Operational Sanitation Crew Member

Operational Sanitation Crew Member - 2nd Shift

Wow Bao · Forest City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-22

Workplace: on_site

Department: Manufacturing

Description

We're Hiring! Join Our Team at Wow Bao – A New Food Manufacturing in Forest City, North Carolina!

Are you passionate about food production, quality, and innovation? We're looking for dedicated individuals to fill multiple roles at our brand new food manufacturing facility.

Be part of something delicious - whether you're just starting your career or bringing a wealth of experience, there's a place for YOU on our team.

Why Work at Wow Bao?

• Competitive pay rate starting at $17.00 an hour
• Benefits - medical, dental, vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Monday through Thursday operations (no weekends)
• Hiring 2nd Shift (10 hours)
• Brand new facility, be part of this exciting opportunity!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team—we look forward to connecting soon!

ABOUT WOW BAO

At Wow Bao, we believe that life is too short for uninspired food.  We’re here to transform the Asian Street Food experience from every day and expected to extraordinary and inventive. Wow Bao is the fastest growing Frozen Asian Snack brand in the United States growing retail sales over 370% in 2024. Through strategic relationships with retail partners Wow Bao is now available in over 15,000 grocery stores nationwide!

Wow Bao has a long history of manufacturing restaurant quality food, that started in 2003 when the first Wow Bao restaurant location was opened. Today, our omni-channel brand operates several Chicago restaurants, airports, virtual kitchens, and universities.  Wow Bao is poised for continued growth within all its verticals, as well as in the corporate setting.

Wow Bao is the only brand to be recognized three times by Fast Casual magazine as a Top 100 Movers & Shaker. Ranked no. 1 in 2019 and 2022 and no. 4 in 2023, we are the only brand to have the honor more than once.

WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF CARING

At Wow Bao, every team member leads from a place of care. Whether it’s our guests or employees, we put people first.  We strive to inspire, motivate, and appreciate one another every day.  We live by the golden rule and treat everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and a healthy dose of humor.  We take our work, not ourselves, seriously.

Wow Bao is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other duties will be assigned as needed)

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks in accordance with USDA’s Sanitation Performance Standards (9 CFR Part 416).
• Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) for both pre-operational and operational sanitation activities.
• Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces, floors, walls, ceilings, drains, and equipment using approved chemicals and methods.
• Maintain separation between edible and inedible product areas to prevent cross-contamination.
• Document sanitation activities and complete required logs and checklists.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols when handling chemicals.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of equipment for cleaning and inspection.
• Communicate with QA and USDA inspectors to support compliance and corrective actions.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in welfare areas (e.g., locker rooms, restrooms) as required by USDA standards.

Requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy items and standing for extended periods. 
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills are essential for maintaining records and generating shipping labels.
• Forklift certification a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, walking bending, lifting up to 50 pounds at a time, and being positioned in tight spaces
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production facility
• Ability to work in various environments including cold environments for extended periods
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in sanitation within a USDA-regulated meat or poultry facility is a plus.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations including 9 CFR Part 416 and SSOPs.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Self-starter: a bias towards action and can thrive in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.
• Forward thinking: you see around corners & are always thinking of ideas on how to help improve processes.

Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• We foster a culture of CARE

Benefits eligibility varies based on things like position, hours worked, and length of service, and all benefits are subject to change, some of the benefits you might expect are listed above.

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