Requisition ID: 38743 

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About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Why join the McCain family

Your Life – we’re here to help you fulfill your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
Your Success – work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
Your Impact – we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

About the team

We are currently looking for a Sanitation Technician to join our team in Plover, WI.

About the role

As a Sanitation Technician, you’ll be essential in maintaining a clean, food-safe, and well-functioning facility environment. You’ll work under the supervision of the Sanitation Leadworker and Supervisor to clean production equipment and infrastructure using Ecolab chemical agents, high-pressure systems, and modern cleaning tools. Your efforts help ensure McCain’s food safety and quality standards are met and exceeded daily.

Leadership Principles

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

Statement of Job

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our sanitation team. As a Sanitation Technician, you’ll maintain a spotless and food-safe production environment, performing deep cleaning tasks during production and scheduled shutdowns. This physically active role is essential to upholding McCain’s high standards for cleanliness, safety, and food quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning of equipment, ceilings, pipes, walls, tanks, and production areas
• Operate power washers for extended periods (up to 65% of a 12-hour shift)
• Safely handle and work with industrial-strength cleaning chemicals
• Climb ladders and operate aerial lifts for high-elevation cleaning tasks
• Accurately complete sanitation documentation and cleaning reports
• Maintain readiness to work during scheduled factory shutdowns (night shift availability required)
• Follow and promote safe work practices and McCain sanitation procedures
• Work in hot, humid, cold, and confined conditions as needed
• Participate in quality process checks and continuous improvement activities
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing other duties as assigned by supervisors

Special Requirements

• Strong manual dexterity and physical strength for heavy-duty cleaning tasks
• Willingness to work in physically demanding conditions, including at heights and in variable temperatures
• Forklift and aerial lift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to stay visually alert while handling sanitation chemicals and equipment
• Commitment to following all food safety, quality, and chemical handling procedures
• Completion of sanitation training and willingness to participate in ongoing certification programs

Scope of Authority

• All employees have the right to question or refuse a work-related directive that is unsafe
• All employees are expected to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of people, products, and equipment

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in sanitation or food production is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures
• Comfortable using documentation systems to record cleaning and safety information
• Strong physical stamina and ability to lift 40+ lbs regularly

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, climbing, and lifting
• Working at high elevations and in confined spaces
• Frequent exposure to hot, humid, and cold environments
• Regular use of power washers and cleaning equipment

The McCain Experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

The Benefits of Working for McCain

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including but not limited to:

• 401k match at 6%
• Adoption Assistance
• Infertility Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Compensation Package: $26.08 - $27.83