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:** SC Columbia **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Certified Sanitation Team Member **Job Description:** **Schedule:** Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm, with additional overtime based on production needs. **Work Location:** 2000 American Italian Way, Columbia, SC **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. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $20.44 per hour **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:** + Assistswith routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities. + Ensures equipment is clean andfood safe. + Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Sanitation equipment. **Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management** **:** + Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples. + Assistwithchemicalinventory control following FIFO practices. + Communicate sanitation results to other teams within the plant. **Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance** **:** + Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies. + Maintain cleanliness andsanitation. + Makes recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness. **Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training** **:** + Assistteam members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. + Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training. + Assist with SOP development and training. + Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration. **Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement** **:** + Prepareaccuratewritten documentation. + Participate in 5S efforts. + Assistin reviewing sanitation paperwork. + Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues. + Act as 5S champion for area. **Knowledge, Training and Experience:** **Education & Experience** **:** + High School Diploma or GED required. + Minimum2yearof work experience in manufacturing or foodproductionsanitationpreferred. + 18+ years of age. **Technical & Mechanical Skills** **:** + Ability tooperate, troubleshoot, andadvise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes. + Mechanical aptitude with the ability toidentifyand resolvequalityirregularities. + Proficiencyin SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills. + Advanced levels requireproficiencyin MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues. + Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. **Safety & Compliance** **:** + Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations. + Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures. + Ability tolift upto 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed. + Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement. **Teamwork, Communication & Leadership** **:** + Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers,supervisorsand others at the worksiteregardingwork matters, which are mostly conducted in English.  This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed. + Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. + Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels). + Advanced levels lead projects,identifyskill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision. **Personal Attributes & Work Ethic** **:** + Positive attitude,