At Winland Foods, our commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration shapes everything we do—from the food we make to the people who make it possible.

As a Sanitation Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment. You’ll guide daily sanitation activities, support line employees, and help ensure our facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll not only keep our operations running smoothly but also model the values that define Winland—leading by example, fostering teamwork, and respecting the well-being of every employee.

This is more than maintaining cleanliness—it’s about protecting the integrity of our products, supporting the success of your team, and contributing to Winland’s mission of delivering food experiences that delight consumers and earn their trust.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO Excelsior Springs

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Entry Sanitation Team Member

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm

Work Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $21.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:   

• Assists with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities. 
• Ensures equipment is clean and food safe.  

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: 

• Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples. 
• Assist with chemical inventory control following FIFO practices. 

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: 

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.  
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. 

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: 

• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. 

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: 

• Prepare accurate written documentation. 
• Participate in 5S efforts. 

Knowledge, Training and Experience: 

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.   
• Minimum 2 year of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation preferred. 
• 18+ years of age. 

Technical & Mechanical Skills: 

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes. 
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality ir