Sanitation Tech (Bishop)

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Job: Sanitation Technician

Shift: Days (6am - 6:30pm 4 days on 4 days off)

Location: Greenies Kansas City

Mar Petcare is looking for a Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City Mo.

As part of our overall total compensation package Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation 11 Paid Holidays per year Sick Pay Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Purpose of this Role/Summary

Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility.
This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site to provide a clean safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility.

Principle Accountabilities

Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMPs.
Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues through communication with each operator knowing shift production plans and awareness of area.
Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area.
Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns.
Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces.
Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment
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.
The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting.
When assigned to a specific operation area complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation.
Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
Educate others on sanitation principles.

Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant.
Understand traffic air flow and color code system.
Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.
Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager.

Physical Requirements

Must be capable of working at elevated heights
Must be able to lift 50 llbs repetitively.
Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
Standing on a concrete floor
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net bump cap ear plugs safety shoes and uniform)
Bending stooping twist turn standing for extended time periods reaching climbing stairs.
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold dust dirt and chemicals.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Able to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma GED or equivalent education.
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate inthe English language.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent written/verbal communication (English)
Computer Skills
Very Good interpersonal skills with ability to influence motivate and work in a team environment.
Self-motivated
Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety.
Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment site layout sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.
Good working knowledge ofHACCP & Food Safety

About Mars Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES UNCLE BENS MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals Blue Pearl VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire its more than 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Job Description:Job: Sanitation TechnicianShift: Days (6am - 6:30pm 4 days on 4 days off)Location: Greenies Kansas CityMar Petcare is looking for a Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City Mo.As part of our overall total compensati...