Sanitation Associate

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Nebraska City, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd & 3rd
Compensation: $20.90 - $22.40/ hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform labor‑intensive sanitation and housekeeping processes using specialized sanitation equipment in accordance with established sanitation schedules, safety procedures, and food safety regulations, working with minimal oversight
• Adhere to safe work practices, applicable government regulations, and company guidelines to maintain sanitary conditions, ensure product quality, and ensure all lockout and tagout procedures are followed
• Perform basic maintenance and facilities‑support tasks inside and outside the facility, including shoveling snow and salt, painting handrails and pipes, and ordering supplies as needed
• Ensure and support completion of scheduled inspections of sanitation‑related equipment, including steam and tempered water hoses
• Ensure all required production and sanitation paperwork is completed accurately and on time
• Safely contain and proactively address potential issues related to the storage, handling, and usage of cleaning chemicals, including proper use of required PPE and operation of specialized sanitation equipment
• Perform detailed sanitation activities including scraping, shoveling, sweeping, soaping, spraying, power washing, sanitizing, scrubbing, lifting, carrying, pushing containers, and disassembling and reassembling equipment
• Remove and properly dispose of waste debris such as trash, paper, insulation, and chemical waste drums in accordance with established procedures
• Provide support and informal guidance to other sanitation team members as needed
• Provide back-up for Sanitation Lead as needed, fulfilling all Lead job duties as required
• Perform other sanitation or facilities‑related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience performing sanitation duties at a Cargill facility

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet