Sanitation Operator, Afternoons
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Shift: 2nd Shift 3PM - 1130PM M-F and Mandatory OT on Saturday 3PM - 1130PM WHAT’S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE! As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally. JOB OVERVIEW: The Sanitation Operator is responsible for detailed cleaning of the manufacturing and processing equipment ensuring that it is properly cleaned and sanitized according to facility cleaning standards. The Sanitation Operator prepares cleaned and sanitized equipment following all plant SSOPs, GMPs and plant safety rules so that it is ready for processing.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of previous production experience required or equivalent combination of related experience, education, and training.
- Basic writing/reading skills preferred.
- Basic computer skills and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) scanner or desktop use may be required in certain plants or work areas.
- Create shift reports, record documentation, and internal communication documents.
- Analyze basic data to communicate performance using charts and graphs.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Count items and report weights accurately.
- This position requires the employee to count, track, and make adjustments to inventory in a work area.
Nice To Haves
- Previous forklift experience a plus.
- Possess complex mechanical and technical knowledge of production equipment.
- Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Strong ability to make good judgments and decisions.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Hands-on initiative, attention to detail, and a thorough way of working.
- Organized and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing and able to accept and apply instruction.
- Ability to collaborate with others, but also work independently.
- Process-oriented, inquisitive, hungry for wisdom, and a quick learner.
- Diligent in leading and learning.
- Forklift certification may be required. Education and certification will be provided as needed.
Responsibilities
- Ability to read sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
- Completes necessary documentation regarding production, safety, and quality.
- Possesses the knowledge and ability to safely work with various types of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Possess advanced knowledge and ability to work with and clean various types of production equipment to perform complex assembling, shutdown, and disassembling.
- Operates production machines and equipment.
- Completes routine quality checks and associated paperwork.
- Maintains and cleans work areas including all contact surfaces.
- Performs Lock Out/Tag Out duties as required.
- Trains others on various types of production equipment to perform basic and complex equipment adjustments.
- Transports/handles material to storage area using powered equipment (Forklift Certified)
- Performs duties in a safe and secure manner.
- Works in various areas as assigned, including Production Operator duties, as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge in sanitation and machine safety procedures.
- Inspects production areas and equipment for compliance in quality, safety, GMP and sanitation standards.
- Signs and/or verify QA and non-QA sanitation paperwork.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
- Shift Differential: Yes $1.50
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
