Sanitation Operator

Job Description

Sanitation Operator

Kraft Heinz Company 

Mason City, IA

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Sanitation Operator to work at our Mason City, Iowa, production facility. This role is an important part of keeping the facility clean, safe, and running smoothly while supporting food safety and daily operations.

What You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work 12-hour 4x4 rotating schedule that included days, nights, weekends and holidays and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing, sanitation, janitorial, or production experience
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety practices preferred
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to safely operate floor scrubbers and other sanitation equipment after training
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety

Benefits and Compensation Overview:  

• Starting pay $18.00/hr.
• Eligible for overtime compensation
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, Vision – we offer a variety of benefit plans to choose from
• 401(k) 
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account  
• Also: Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term Disability, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, and Pet Insurance

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and GMP-compliant food production facility. The role supports food safety and daily operations through sanitation, cleaning, waste management, supply stocking, equipment operation, and reporting issues that could affect safety, quality, or compliance.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Complete assigned sanitation and cleaning tasks in production and non-production areas
• Clean and sanitize floors, drains, sinks, equipment surfaces, and other designated areas
• Perform scheduled sanitation work and follow established sanitation, GMP, and food safety procedures
• Operate approved sanitation equipment safely and correctly
• Stock and restock sanitation and GMP supplies throughout the facility
• Remove trash and waste and help maintain clean interior and exterior facility areas
• Report equipment, safety, pest, or facility concerns to the Supervisor
• Support deep cleaning, shutdown sanitation, break relief, and other assigned duties

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Mason City Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].