Food Safety Sanitation Specialist

Location: Ixonia, Wisconsin
Pay: $22.50/hour
Schedule: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3rd shift)
Type: Temp-to-Hire

A Night in the Life

Your shift begins as most people wind down. You suit up in PPE, review priorities, and then move through production areas to ensure every surface and piece of equipment is spotless and safe for the next day’s run. You’ll carefully disassemble machinery to access hard-to-reach spaces, apply approved cleaning chemicals per procedure, and reassemble equipment with precision so operations start on time.

Throughout the night, you sanitize kettles, totes, pipes, walls, and other production equipment. You also keep common spaces—like lunchrooms, hallways, offices, and restrooms—clean and ready. When issues arise, you partner with Shipping to coordinate access, Quality to verify standards, and Maintenance to address mechanical concerns. You log concerns immediately and keep supervisors informed so nothing is missed.

What You’ll Tackle

• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and facility areas to meet food safety and quality standards.
• Safe handling of cleaning chemicals and solvents in line with company procedures.
• Full teardown and reassembly of machinery for deep cleaning.
• Consistent use of required PPE and adherence to all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Prompt reporting of equipment issues, safety hazards, and sanitation challenges.
• Support for new team members through training and mentoring.
• Collaboration with Shipping, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain efficiency.
• Additional duties as assigned to keep operations running smoothly.

What You Bring

• Experience in industrial sanitation or cleaning preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Solid organization, planning, and time management.
• Clear communication and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort following written and verbal instructions.

Physical Realities

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for the duration of the shift.
• Work in wet environments and around cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain consistent overnight availability.

Core Strengths

• Mechanical aptitude and a technical mindset
• Organization and planning
• Professionalism and teamwork
• Problem solving and time management
• Food safety awareness and attention to detail

Why You’ll Like It Here

• Stable, full-time role with a clear path to hire
• Hands-on impact in a quality- and safety-focused food manufacturing environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Ready to make a measurable impact? Apply today and help us uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and operational excellence.