Sanitation Technician

1st shift: Looking for a start time between 5:30am-7am working an 8-hour shift

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and food-safe environment throughout DakotaMB’s facilities. This position performs routine and deep-cleaning activities, follows sanitation procedures and schedules, operates sanitation equipment, handles cleaning chemicals safely, and supports overall food safety and quality initiatives. Successful employees demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards. All Sanitation Technicians are required to successfully complete DakotaMB’s sanitation training program, including instruction on Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and chemical handling procedures.

All employees of DakotaMB, regardless of their role, share a common set of core values: acting with integrity, thinking innovatively, maintaining a solutions-driven mindset, demonstrating a passion to win, and being a team player. These values are the foundation of our business, culture, and future success.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute Sanitation Programs - Complete assigned sanitation activities in accordance with Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS), SSOPs, and established food safety standards.
• Maintain Food Safety and Compliance - Support DakotaMB's food safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements through consistent sanitation practices.
• Support Operational Effectiveness - Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work environments that support safe and efficient operations.
• Complete Required Documentation- Accurately complete sanitation records, checklists, and other required documentation.
• Promote a Safe Work Environment - Safely use sanitation chemicals, equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment while following all safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education

· High School Diploma or GED required.

2. Experience

· Previous sanitation, manufacturing, food production, custodial, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning experience preferred.

· Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Standing and Sitting: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 10% of the time

2. Walking: This position needs to frequently move throughout warehouses and production areas in all facilities 90% of the time.

3. Lifting: Frequently will lift buckets, mops, brooms, or trash

4. Climbing: Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to clean or sanitize equipment

5. Stoop, Kneel, or Crouch: Frequently positions self to address areas of concern

6. Talk/Hear: Frequently communicates with personnel. Should pay attention to areas of concern, danger, and high traffic of equipment or personnel around them.

7. Sight: Must be able to identify, assess and recognize areas of concern, visually identify cleanliness.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While in production and warehouse areas this individual will frequently be exposed to grain dust. Hearing protection and Bump caps are required in designated areas of production. This position will frequently be working in a sheltered and non-climate controlled environment. This position may require working multiple shifts while servicing customers or working with DSM production personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (Required)
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food safety: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person