Sanitation Technician

The Sanitation Technician is required to work in an environment that is wet, very humid and undergoes extreme temperature changes, from very hot to very cold. Due to the changing environment, a worker must constantly be aware of the effects of these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation process. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer.

To become a successful member of the Sanitation department, a person must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to get "dirty."

Location city, state: Hicksville, NY

Hours: M-Th -11:00 pm to 7:30 am, Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, hours subject to business needs.

Wage: $25.21

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• 6+ months of industrial manufacturing experience

• Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators

• Basic Computer Skills

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to work with Corrosive Chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma, GED or Associate Degree 

• Ability to use enterprise software as well as custom sanitation programs

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred

• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision

• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks

• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team 

• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

• Demonstrates active participation in solutions and continually finds ways to improve processes

• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems

• Understand operating principles of food processing equipment

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Other duties, as assigned

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Able to work in noisy environments.

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.

Dairy Foods

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.   

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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