Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
We are a growing, family-owned food manufacturing company located in the Ashland area. We currently operate production on first and third shifts, with sanitation operating on second shift. As a small company, our owners value knowing the faces behind the work and take pride in building long-term relationships with our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Work Environment
- On-the-job training provided
- Safe, food-grade manufacturing environment
- Team-oriented atmosphere
- Consistent schedule with overtime opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and cross-training
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated individuals with little to no prior experience to join our second shift sanitation team as a Sanitation Technician. This entry-level position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work areas, and machinery to maintain food safety and operational standards throughout the facility.
This position requires strong self-motivation, time management, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing assigned sanitation tasks and projects. Candidates must be comfortable working in a wet environment involving extensive use of water, sanitation chemicals, cleaning equipment, and physically demanding labor.
Sanitation employees routinely disassemble and reassemble machinery once properly trained and must follow strict safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, and food safety procedures at all times. This role is generally less fast-paced than production; however, it requires consistent physical effort, attention to safety, and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment, sharp components, wet floors, and cleaning chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, GMP, and SSOP requirements
- Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and work areas according to company procedures
- Tear down and reassemble equipment once properly trained
- Safely use sanitation chemicals, foamers, pressure hoses, and cleaning tools as assigned
- Sweep, spray down, and squeegee floors throughout the facility
- Perform general cleaning tasks including cleaning equipment, tubs, hoses, warehouse areas, freezers, and breakrooms
- Properly follow lockout/tagout procedures prior to cleaning or disassembling equipment
- Report equipment damage, safety concerns, or mechanical issues to supervision immediately
- Use required PPE for all assigned tasks and follow all plant safety requirements
- Assist with additional sanitation and production-related tasks as assigned by supervisors or management
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to work safely in wet conditions for extended periods
- Ability to safely handle sanitation chemicals and cleaning equipment
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and equipment disassembly tasks
- Ability to work safely around heavy machinery and sharp equipment components
Qualifications (Preferred, Not Required)
- Prior manufacturing or sanitation experience
- Experience using pressure hoses, foamers, or industrial cleaning equipment
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around machinery
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Willingness to learn food safety and sanitation procedures
Pay & Shift Differential
- Base Pay: $20.12 per hour
- Second Shift Differential: +$0.60 per hour
- Total Second Shift Rate: $20.72 per hour
*Saturday overtime opportunities are available weekly from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for specialized cleanouts. These shifts are filled on a volunteer basis whenever possible, though employees may occasionally be scheduled if staffing needs are not met. All Saturday hours are paid at overtime rates.
Advancement Opportunities
Lake Erie Frozen Foods strongly believes in promoting from within whenever possible. Sanitation employees have opportunities to advance into higher-level sanitation positions, specialized cleaning assignments, and leadership roles.
Additional advancement opportunities include:
- Sanitation Technician Level 2 and Level 3 positions
- Fryer cleanout training with an additional $0.75/hour pay premium
- Cross-training opportunities in other departments
- Annual chemical handling and equipment training
Benefits After Probationary Periods
Full-time employees (30+ hours per bi-weekly pay period) are eligible for the following benefits after completing applicable probationary periods:
- Health Insurance – Available after 60 days of employment or the first day of the following month (whichever comes first). Employer contributes toward employee premiums.
- Dental & Vision Insurance – Available after 60 days of employment (employee-paid).
- Basic Group Life & AD&D Insurance – Employer-paid coverage after 60 days of employment.
- Voluntary Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance – Available after 60 days (employee-paid).
- Paid Holidays – Available after completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Vacation Pay – Eligibility begins after completion of probation and is based on years of service.
- Gain Sharing Program – Available to active employees at the time of distribution.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Eligible after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked; employer may contribute up to 3% of W-2 compensation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.72 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
