Sanitation Technician

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Position Title: Sanitation Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Grade: 5A 

Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI ( Fry Facility)

Shift: Nights (6pm-6am 2-2-3)

Requisition ID: 40891 

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In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.  

About the role

As a Sanitation Technician, you’ll be essential in maintaining a clean, food-safe, and well-functioning facility environment. You’ll work under the supervision of the Sanitation Leadworker and Supervisor to clean production equipment and infrastructure using Ecolab chemical agents, high-pressure systems, and modern cleaning tools. Your efforts help ensure McCain’s food safety and quality standards are met and exceeded daily.

What you’ll be doing.  

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  Perform thorough cleaning of equipment, ceilings, pipes, walls, tanks, and production areas

  
  


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  Operate power washers for extended periods (up to 65% of a 12-hour shift)

  
  


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  Safely handle and work with industrial-strength cleaning chemicals

  
  


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  Climb ladders and operate aerial lifts for high-elevation cleaning tasks

  
  


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  Accurately complete sanitation documentation and cleaning reports

  
  


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  Maintain readiness to work during scheduled factory shutdowns (night shift availability required)

  
  


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  Follow and promote safe work practices and McCain sanitation procedures

  
  


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  Work in hot, humid, cold, and confined conditions as needed

  
  


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  Participate in quality process checks and continuous improvement activities

  
  


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  Demonstrate flexibility by performing other duties as assigned by supervisors

  
  

Special Requirements

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  Strong manual dexterity and physical strength for heavy-duty cleaning tasks

  
  


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  Willingness to work in physically demanding conditions, including at heights and in variable temperatures

  
  


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  Forklift and aerial lift certification (or willingness to obtain)

  
  


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  Ability to stay visually alert while handling sanitation chemicals and equipment

  
  


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  Commitment to following all food safety, quality, and chemical handling procedures

  
  


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  Completion of sanitation training and willingness to participate in ongoing certification programs

  
  

Scope of Authority

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  All employees have the right to question or refuse a work-related directive that is unsafe

  
  


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  All employees are expected to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of people, products, and equipment

  
  

What you’ll need to be successful.  

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  High school diploma or equivalent

  
  


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  Prior experience in sanitation or food production is a plus

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures

  
  


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  Comfortable using documentation systems to record cleaning and safety information

  
  


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  Strong physical stamina and ability to lift 40+ lbs regularly

  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Prolonged periods of standing, bending, climbing, and lifting

  
  


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  Working at high elevations and in confined spaces

  
  


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  Frequent exposure to hot, humid, and cold environments

  
  


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  Regular use of power washers and cleaning equipment

  
  

Leadership Principles
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.  

The McCain Experience
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

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Compensation Package: $ - $ Starting at 26.08 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 
 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing      
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.