What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Operator position at McCain Foods Limited?
Position Title: Sanitation Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44402
- Execute sanitation procedures in accordance with SSOPs, GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
- Clean and sanitize food processing equipment including conveyors, fryers, blanchers, cutters, flumes, piping systems, floors, drains, and production areas.
- Identify and eliminate product buildup, residue, biofilm indicators, and other contamination risks.
- Conduct visual inspections and support pre-operational inspections to verify cleanliness and production readiness.
- Safely disassemble and reassemble equipment required for effective cleaning and inspection.
- Inspect equipment for conditions such as damaged components, sanitation harborage points, leaks, corrosion, worn seals, and other maintenance concerns.
- Handle, mix, test, and apply approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals according to procedures, SDS requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Perform and document sanitation verification activities including ATP testing, chemical concentration checks, inspection records, and corrective actions.
- Follow all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, chemical safety practices, and hazard reporting procedures.
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation teams to ensure effective shift handoffs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum three months of related experience and/or training.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, industrial sanitation, cleaning, or maintenance environments preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely disassemble and reassemble processing equipment.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety principles, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling requirements.
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Ability to complete the McCain Operator Training Program and all assigned certifications, including:
- Food Safety and GMP Fundamentals
- Chemical Safety and SDS Literacy
- Sanitation Procedures and SSOP Compliance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification
- Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification
- Annual recertification requirements
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use touch-screen systems, sanitation tracking platforms, and electronic documentation tools.
- Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, chemical labels, equipment instructions, SDS documents, and operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to chemical concentrations and sanitation documentation.
- Ability to work in wet, humid, noisy, and physically demanding manufacturing environments while lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 19.86 USD hourly Bonus eligibility Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Easton
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Benefits:
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