Sanitation Technician

Sanitation TechnicianGrow your career with Thrive Freeze Dry as we continue expanding to become the largest freeze-dried food manufacturer in the world.Conveniently located in Oak Creek, WI, we are hiring immediately for a full-time Sanitation Technician position.Position: Sanitation TechnicianLocation: Ryan Rd & I-94, Oak Creek, WIShift: 1st Shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMSchedule: Monday - ThursdayStarting Pay: $20.25/hour + $1 shift differential for night shiftReports To: Sanitation SupervisorAbout Thrive Freeze DryThrive Foods is a leader in the freeze-dried food industry. As the largest freeze-dried food provider in the United States, Thrive Freeze Dry is driving trends in healthy snacking, clean-label ingredients, and innovative products within the human food, probiotics, and pet food industries. As a result, we maintain a blue-chip customer base that includes food service companies, natural food retailers, and nationally recognized brands.As our company grows, so do our aspirations. We are team-oriented and committed to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement. Our values are simple:Lead with Integrity Treat People Well Chase Big Goals Do What Matters Most Win Together Learn & GrowJob SummaryThe Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, offices, and facility grounds while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal and state sanitation regulations.The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining high sanitation standards, demonstrates attention to detail, and is committed to supporting food safety and quality initiatives. This role requires the ability to work independently, follow established sanitation procedures, safely operate cleaning equipment and powered industrial vehicles, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.Essential DutiesPerform all duties related to the cleaning and sanitation of the facility and production equipment.Inspect equipment and facility conditions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company sanitation standards.Clean equipment and inspect working components to ensure readiness for production operations.Maintain work areas in a manner that prevents damage to equipment, machinery, and facility property.Identify and report unsanitary conditions, food safety concerns, or sanitation issues to management and production personnel.Clean office areas and other facility spaces requiring sanitation services.Recommend improvements to equipment, plant layout, lighting, or work practices to enhance sanitation effectiveness and product quality.Safely operate equipment for elevated cleaning activities.Follow all food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.Perform additional duties as assigned by management.Requirements IncludeAbility to test and monitor cleaning chemicals for proper titration strength.Forklift certification, or the ability to successfully obtain certification.Ability to safely operate and maintain hand tools, floor scrubbers, buffers, and other sanitation equipment.Ability to read, interpret, and follow operating procedures, manuals, and work instructions.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read and use measuring tools, including tape measures, feeler gauges, and micrometers.Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Work EnvironmentThis position is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature changes. Unrestricted visual and hearing abilities are required to ensure the safety of all employees. The position regularly requires lifting up to 40 pounds.Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided by Thrive Freeze Dry.Food Safety RequirementsPlace a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.Hold yourself and others accountable to food safety and sanitation standards by communicating any food safety incidents, observations, or opportunities for improvement.In the absence of a Lead, serve as a backup resource to help ensure all food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met.Product Safety and QualityPlace a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.Hold yourself and others accountable to company food safety, quality, and sanitation standards by communicating any incidents, observations, or opportunities for improvement.Adhere to all Product Safety and Quality standards.Follow GMP requirements related to food-contact packaging and employee responsibilities.Support Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, food defense, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for today, tomorrow, and beyond!Health InsuranceMedical (UMR / United Healthcare Network)Dental (Sun Life)Vision (VSP)Effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentSupplemental InsuranceCompany-paid Life InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceRetirement401(k) with company match up to 4% of annual salaryAdditional BenefitsSafety Shoe ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusThrive Freeze Dry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information regarding your EEO rights, please visit