Food Sanitation Team Member - East Main

SUMMARY

The Food Sanitation Team Member plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe production environment by supporting the sanitation and production teams in the proper disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of all cheese converting and related equipment. This role contributes to operational excellence by upholding sanitation standards, supporting training efforts, and ensuring that all cleaning tasks align with company policies, safety regulations, and quality expectations. The Food Sanitation Team Member also assists in preparing equipment for daily production, communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, and fosters a culture of cleanliness, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Sanitation Operations & Equipment

• Inspects sanitation work and verifies compliance with standards to ensure safe and timely production start-up.

• Performs sanitation tasks across the facility, including periodic deep cleaning.

• Provides sanitation support and break relief when required.

• Anticipates sanitation needs, organizes work effectively, and troubleshoots issues related to cleaning and equipment setup.

Chemical Handling & Usage

• Safely handles and applies cleaning chemicals according to established procedures.

• Prepares chemical solutions by titrating to the proper concentrations.

• Refills and replaces chemical drums and barrels throughout the plant.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately completes sanitation worksheets, logs, and schedules.

• Follows all company Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety policies.

• Immediately reports any food safety or quality concerns to management or authorized personnel.

Training & Coaching

• Trains and coaches team members on sanitation processes, including manual cleaning, equipment setup/teardown, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Supports production team members by reinforcing proper sanitation methods and promoting efficiency.

DIRECT REPORTS

This position is not responsible for leading team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of sanitation practices is preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.

• Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.

• Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.

• Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.

• Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.

• Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.

• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Location

This is an onsite position located at our East Main Converting facility located in Plymouth, WI, with potential periodic work at Sartori Whey Converting located in Plymouth, WI.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel may be required between manufacturing facilities to meet business needs (< 10%).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member frequently is required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The team member must occasionally lift 20-pound wheels of cheese and/or chemical containers weighing up to 50 pounds. The job also requires the ability to use a barrel cart to transport 55 gallon drums, up to 550 pounds, to chemical stations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK SETTING / ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The team member is frequently exposed to acid or caustic chemicals. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessar