Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

Pay: $20.45

Shift: 3rd Shift (Generally starts as early as 9:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)

How You Will Make History Here

As a Sanitation Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary manufacturing environment that enables the production of high-quality food products. Your commitment to food safety, sanitation excellence, and continuous improvement will help ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and product integrity throughout the facility.

What You Will Do

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment and production areas in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations, company standards, and government sanitation requirements.
• Execute cleaning activities outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule and maintain housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Operate sanitation and cleaning equipment, including power washers, foam applicators, steamers, powered lifts, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, vacuum systems, compactors, and other sanitation tools.
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactors, and related equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble processing equipment, including pumps, filters, bucket elevators, slurry systems, and other machinery.
• Perform allergen elimination procedures and support food safety initiatives.
• Follow safe lifting practices and report unsafe conditions, defective equipment, incidents, and injuries promptly.
• Read and utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and properly mix, prepare, and handle cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Support spill response activities and assist with containment and cleanup efforts.
• Monitor and communicate pest activity to support pest control programs.
• Remove product debris and waste materials and ensure proper disposal and recycling practices.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP), GMP, OSHA, and facility safety standards.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in safety training, team development programs, and plant-wide initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, including 5S methodologies.
• Collect and process recyclable materials for shipment and disposal.
• Maintain sanitation records and, when required, enter chemical usage data into spreadsheets or other tracking systems.
• Assist with creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including mandatory overtime when required.

Who You Will Work with

• Production and Operations teams
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams
• Maintenance and Engineering personnel
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team
• Pest Control service providers
• Sanitation leadership and plant management
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing teams

What You Bring to the Table… (Must Have)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of production or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work safely in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, cleaning procedures, and safe chemical handling.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, SOPs, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA requirements, and company safety policies.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and move up to 100 pounds and team-lift heavier items when required.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout a shift and frequently climb, bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, hot, cold, and noisy environments while wearing required PPE.

IT Would Be Great If You Have… (Nice to Have)

• Previous sanitation experience within a food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment.
• Experience with allergen control and elimination procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience operating powered lifts, floor scrubbers, power washers, and other sanitation equipment.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training.
• Experience with recycling programs and waste management processes.
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience, including 5S methodologies.
• Experience creating or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience.

Pay and benefits

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.