Sanitation Worker

About TreeHouse Foods

TreeHouse Foods operates as a prominent manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages with over 20 production plants and corporate offices across the US and Canada. The company prioritizes excellence not only in its products but through fostering a culture of performance and career growth, driven by values such as Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, TreeHouse Foods is dedicated to diversity, learning, and teamwork to achieve superior results.

Role Overview

This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the plant, including offices, lunchrooms, restrooms, and production areas. The sanitation worker plays a vital part in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), directly supporting product quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all plant equipment and facilities such as processing and packaging machinery, flour bins, product waste containers, ingredient bins, conveyors, ceilings, vents, and exterior spaces.
• Maintain hygiene in restrooms, lunchrooms, break rooms, racks, tanks, offices, and surrounding grounds.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and solutions safely in accordance with guidelines.
• Work safely in challenging environments including elevated, confined spaces with exposure to flour dust, water, and temperature variations.
• Exhibit flexibility by working off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Position Details

This is a full-time permanent position on the 3rd shift schedule, operating Sunday through Friday nights from 9:00 pm Sunday (11:00 pm during weekdays) to 7:00 am. The role is newly created and currently not vacant.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in manufacturing, preferably food production, with exposure to dust, allergens, and variable temperatures during cleaning activities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, twisting, stooping, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent with a proven ability to follow procedural and safety instructions.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and ample paid time off.
• An inclusive and collaborative work environment emphasizing strong relationships and diversity.
• Supportive leadership invested in career development.
• Opportunities for recognition for outstanding team contributions.

Diversity and Inclusion

TreeHouse Foods fosters an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their authentic selves. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination of any form, and provides accommodations for applicants requiring assistance during the hiring process.