Entry Sanitation Team Member

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Key Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements Summary

$20.75 per hour plus $1.00 Shift Differential Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance,

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At Winland Foods, our commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration shapes everything we do—from the food we make to the people who make it possible.

As a Sanitation Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment. You’ll guide daily sanitation activities, support line employees, and help ensure our facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll not only keep our operations running smoothly but also model the values that define Winland—leading by example, fostering teamwork, and respecting the well-being of every employee.

This is more than maintaining cleanliness—it’s about protecting the integrity of our products, supporting the success of your team, and contributing to Winland’s mission of delivering food experiences that delight consumers and earn their trust.

Full time

NY Medina

Production Group

Entry Sanitation Team Member

Responsibilities

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→Assists with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities.
→Ensures equipment is clean and food safe.

Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.
Assist with chemical inventory control following FIFO practices.

Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.

Prepare accurate written documentation.
Participate in 5S efforts.

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation preferred.
18+ years of age.

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English.  This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping. 
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. 
Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision. 
Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas. 
Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership. 
Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed. 
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned 
Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Usa-Ny Medina

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $43,160 a year; 36% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (125,317 salaries).
Posted: 1 day ago
Employer: has 118 open jobs on Jobera.