Food Protection Associate - 3rd Shift

Position: Food Protection Associate - 3rd Shift Location: Lincoln, NE Job ID: 1016 # of Openings: 1 Company Description Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family‑owned marketer and manufacturer of natural pet foods for dogs and cats. Instinct® is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for proven healthier and happier longer life. Our company mission is Empower people to transform the lives of pets. We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance‑oriented professionals who love to win and make a positive difference. Sign‑on Bonus Up to $2,000 Position Summary This position is responsible for performing industrial sanitation duties in a food processing plant. The majority of the time will be on sanitation, but this individual will also be required to understand and carry out other tasks to support the greater team. Hourly Pay $18.50/hr Primary Job Responsibilities Sanitation Daily cleaning of plant processing equipment and facilities. Disassemble and assemble equipment. Use industrial chemicals for cleaning equipment. Use scratch pads to remove contaminants from equipment. Daily cleaning and scratching of drains, totes, and other miscellaneous equipment. Interpret SDS sheets to ensure the safe handling of chemicals. Assist with pre‑operational inspections. Janitorial Janitorial duties as assigned. May be required to assist at warehouse locations. Physical & Environmental Requirements Lifting up to 60 pounds. Occasional squatting. Must be available to work on weekends. Ability to work standing up for entire shift. Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets. Ability to comply with all safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices. Personal Attributes Must be punctual and dependable. Ability to work productively with little or no supervision. Ability to adapt to changing task demands. Must be able to follow work instructions and complete all tasks in a safe manner. Strong organizational skills. Team oriented. Preferred Skills and Technical Expertise Experience working with cleaning and sanitation chemicals. Understanding of the Hazardous Communication Standard (HAZCOM) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS) of chemicals. Preferred Experience 1 year experience cleaning and sanitizing equipment in a manufacturing environment. Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation package includes health & dental insurance, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, Paid Time Off, short and long term disability, Purpose Days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401(k) with company match. #J-18808-Ljbffr