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Winland Foods · 1 day ago

Sanitation Tech

Medina, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.22/hr - $22.22/hr

2+ years exp

Winland Foods is committed to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration in their operations. As a Sanitation Tech, you will ensure a safe and clean production environment while supporting the sanitation team and maintaining food safety standards.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Assists with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities

Ensures equipment is clean and food safe

Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples

Assist with chemical inventory control following FIFO practices

Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation

Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals

Prepare accurate written documentation

Participate in 5S efforts

Qualification

Food Safety ComplianceSanitation PracticesMechanical AptitudeSAP ProficiencyGMP KnowledgeTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

18+ years of age

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities

Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations

Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed

Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement

Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels)

Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement

Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently

Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision

Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas

Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership

Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed

Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned

Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management