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Sanitation II

Cargill

Lake Odessa, MIFull-time$23.9/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.9/hr
Location
Lake Odessa, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Cargill is hiring a Sanitation II. Cargill seeks a sanitation associate in Lake Odessa, MI to ensure food‑safe production in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, handling cleaning, equipment setup, chemical safety, and documentation while adhering to corporate health and safety policies.

Key focus areas include Produce food‑safe product by mastering cleaning procedures and equipment setup, Maintain adherence to environmental health and safety policies through proper chemical handling and safety programs, and Report food safety management system problems and initiate corrective actions.

Important skills include Ovens, Freezers, Packaging Equipment, Transfer Belts, Conveyors, and ESL/Liquid Production Equipment. Preferred (not required): Confined Space Entry and Chemical Handling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OvensFreezersPackaging EquipmentTransfer BeltsConveyorsESL/Liquid Production EquipmentClean in Place (CIP) SystemsFood SafetyOPRPPRPGMPLock-Out Tag-Out ProceduresConfined Space EntryChemical HandlingBasic MathEnglish

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Must Be Eligible to Work in United States Without Visa SponsorshipAbility to Work Hot Cold Wet Environment With Cleaning ChemicalsAbility to Walk Kneel/Squat and Stand on Hard Surfaces for Extended PeriodsAbility to Rotate Through Variety of TasksAbility to Work in Repetitive Fast Pace EnvironmentAvailability to Regularly Work Weekends and Outside Normal Shift Including Off Shift HoursAbility to Meet Required Work ScheduleAbility to Lift and Carry at Least 60 Lbs Repetitively for Frequent Extended PeriodsPrevious Food Manufacturing ExperiencePrevious Sanitation ExperienceTrack Record of Safe Work History in Past 12 Months

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

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 Description

Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 3rd

Compensation: $23.90/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

  • Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by becoming proficient in cleaning procedures, tear down and set up of production equipment. Including, but not limited to: Ovens, freezers, packaging equipment, transfer belts and conveyors, ESL/Liquid Production equipment, general housekeeping of plant floors and drains, chemical cage, shelves, floors, walls, labeling containers, clean in place (CIP) systems and proper completion of paperwork

  • Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures through proper chemical handling, ergonomic practices, Lock-out, Tag-Out Procedures, Confined Space Entry (as necessary) and monthly participation in the behavior-based safety program and completion of the monthly safety and food safety training material

  • This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s). This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions. Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

  • Must be willing to work in hot, cold and wet environment with cleaning chemicals

  • Ability to walk, kneel/squat, and stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time

  • Ability to rotate through a variety of tasks

  • Ability to work in a repetitive and fast pace environment

  • Availability to regularly work weekends and outside of normal shift including off shift hours as needed

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

  • Ability to meet the required work schedule

  • Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs. repetitively for frequent, extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous food manufacturing experience

  • Previous Sanitation experience

  • Track record of safe work history in the past 12 months

  • Willingness to complete training using lab equipment, confined space entry, chemical handling, lifting procedures and procedures for cleaning process lines and mixing rooms

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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