Sanitation R&D Utility

Your Story.

You will perform assigned cleaning and sanitation work in all functional/technical areas of Elkhart Lake Technical Center. Other duties in work areas such as Sensory, Packaging, S&R, and Product Development will be assigned as needed.

Your Passion.Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medicalincluding Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Self-motivated with keen attention to details in performing sanitation tasks as outlined by Technical Services Supervisor.
• Work with a small team setting with other sanitation technicians to complete sanitation functions/duties to the Sargento standards to include:
  
  
  
  • Moving/Dismantling of machinery and equipment so that they can be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized according to Sargento standards.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing machinery, equipment, dishes, tools, counters, walls, and floor surfaces.
  • Use of cleaning solutions, chemicals, liquids, and caustics to remove excess food soils from machines, equipment, conveyors, floors, walls, tables, etc.
  • Reassembling of equipment.
  • Assist sanitation lead in inspection of lab facilities and equipment following clean-up for conformance to company standards. Responsible for the quality of work completed.
  • Removal of waste material and debris from the ELTC functional areas.
  • Use of a cabinet washer, chemical foamer, and commercial dishwasher will be required.
  
  
  
  
• Support Package Engineering group with:
  
  
  
  • Packaging R&D material qualifications by performing package integrity testing of materials in packaging labs, pilot plant, and in manufacturing facilities.
  • Creation of production representative product and packaging in pilot plant for consumer and market testing.
  • Package prototype creation in packaging labs, pilot plant, and in manufacturing facilities.
  • Performing a variety of routine packaging lab tasks including operation and maintenance of test equipment and design tools and ordering stock materials.
  
  
  
  
• Interacts with sensory panelists and assist Sensory Technician with:
  
  
  
  • Labeling plates/cups for sensory tests.
  • Preparing samples according to detailed protocols.
  • Transporting samples and equipment to sensory test sites.
  
  
  
  
• At times assist in Shipping and Receiving function for the Elkhart Lake Facility:
  
  
  
  • Assist in inventory management of products and raw materials to comply with Company track & trace policies.
  • Receive materials, parts, equipment, etc.
  • Shipping of samples, small packages, parts, and equipment.
  • Clean-out of areas.
  • Removing materials and samples from inventory.
  
  
  
  
• Prepare equipment, raw materials and assist in plant trials.
• Back-up Operator when out on PTO.
  
  
  
  • Milk Standardization
  • Cheesemake
  
  
  
  
• Certified Trainer for Forklift and LOTO for Elkhart Lake facility.
• Flexible Schedule - may be asked to work on alternate shift.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform the duties mentioned above in accordance with the company procedures, including but not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Your Education and Experience.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment is desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of Box or similar document retention software.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Your Qualifications.

• Willingness to complete Forklift, High Lift, Floor Scrubber, Chemical safety, GMP and LOTO certification upon hire.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100lbs with assistance.

Our Environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. You are occasionally exposed to high places; extreme cold; extreme heat; the risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. You must be able to tolerate humid, steamy conditions. You also must be able to work with sanitation chemicals used to wash and sanitize food production rooms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website athttps://careers.sargento.com/us/en.