Sanitation Technician - $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

This is a 10 Hour Day Shift role, 6am-4:30pm.

New hires are eligible for a $2,500 Sign-on Bonus for this position.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sanitation tasks in compliance with the site's master sanitation schedule. 

The associate will evaluate and maintain the sanitary conditions of the facility in accordance with Quality and Food Safety standards. 

What are we looking for?

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Applicable work history.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 20 ft using lifts.
• Ability to work in hot temperatures and dusty environments.
• Comfortable with physical demands of the position for 10 hour shift: Lifting and bending. Standing and walking on concrete surface.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food service environment preferred.
• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMPs.

​What will be your key responsibilities?

• Perform sanitation activities as defined by Sanitation SOPs.
• Implementation of MSS, Rapid Clean & ATP swabbing and records.
• Detailed dry cleaning of large areas and workspaces.
• Detailed dry cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• When assigned to a task, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist all areas in maintaining high levels of cleanliness with adherence to site GMP's and PPE’s.
• Prioritize work daily by identifying pressing issues through communication and awareness of area.
• Support non-routine tasks, special projects, testing, and upset events.
• Accurately document all cleaning activities.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed sanitation goals.
• Assist in ensuring adequate sanitation tools, cleaning supplies are available and properly stored.  
• Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment.
• The ability to work with all teams at the site on sanitation, pest control and housekeeping projects.
• The ability to work in enclosed spaces.
• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of sanitation and pest control are met. 
• Support the sites swabbing program.
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager.

Ready to join our team? Apply today and become part of an exciting period of growth as Mars Petcare expands operations with a new production line at our Lewisburg, Ohio facility.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

A Note to Candidates Regarding AI 

Embracing AI as a vital skill for today and tomorrow, we welcome candidates to use AI to assist with your preparation as you engage with our recruiting process—from helping to perfect your CV/resume to using it to refine your interview skills. While AI can assist you, we expect that your ideas, responses, and demonstration of competencies throughout the recruitment process are authentically your own. We value genuine engagement and want to see the real you shine. 
At Mars, AI is here to support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of our recruitment process. 

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:

Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.  

At Mars we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know contact us at email: MarsRecruitmentUS@effem.com. All requests for accommodations will be treated confidentially and will only be shared with those involved in the hiring process as necessary.