Sanitation Operator

Be Part of Something Bigger at Mill Haven Foods

At Mill Haven Foods, we don’t just make products—we help fuel performance, health, and innovation across the globe. Since 2010, we’ve been a trusted leader in custom blending and contract manufacturing of dry dairy powders and functional proteins. Our expertise in flavoring and product development has earned us a reputation for excellence with some of the biggest names in sports nutrition and beyond.

With two modern facilities in the heart of America’s Dairyland, we combine state-of-the-art equipment, an in-house lab, and a passion for quality to produce over 37 million pounds of product every year. Our work helps leading nutrition brands bring their ideas to life—and we’re just getting started.

What really sets Mill Haven Foods apart is our people and our culture. We believe in building a workplace where you can grow, make an impact, and feel proud of the difference you’re making. We’re also deeply connected to our communities, giving back through charitable activities and supporting the families who make our work possible.

We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.

Join us—and help shape what’s next in nutrition.

What Mill Haven offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Sanitation Operator on 1st Shift in New Lisbon, WI.

Schedule: Monday - Friday with options for either of the schedules below:

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Monday - Thursday, 9-hour shift; Friday 5-hour shift

The Sanitation Operator performs all tasks required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the production facility and warehouses. The Sanitation Operator identifies, cleans, and sanitizes areas that need specific attention that may or may not be included in the Master Sanitation Program.

Job Duties:

• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of all production and packaging lines and systems.
• Work closely with Sanitation Lead as to daily objectives and special cleaning instructions.
• Routinely clean variable areas in the plant to address specific concerns that affect plant cleanliness and food safety.
• Successfully clean walls, floors, equipment, and other areas of the facility.
• Successfully perform waste disposal, sanitation of equipment and facilities, and other related facilities/grounds duties.
• Respond to Environmental/Pest Control cleaning requests as needed.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as the floor cleaner, ladders, scissors lifts in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Perform all duties in accordance with food safety rules, personal safety rules and requirements.
• Successfully complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Periodically handle bags of product, which are at minimum 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.), when needed to clean bags, clean spills, etc.
• Regular contact with employees from Production, Quality, Laboratory and will interact with all levels of employees.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year sanitation experience preferred.
• Minimum one (1) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.

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