Flagstone Foods: 

At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. It shows up every day in how we work —by looking out for one another, taking pride in what we produce, and doing the job right.

We’re one of North America’s largest manufacturers of snack nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with plants in Robersonville, NC; El Paso, TX; and Dothan, AL, and a headquarters in Minneapolis. Our teams keep our lines running, our food safe, and our quality high.

We’re growing and adding to our team. We’re looking for reliable, dedicated people who value teamwork, safety, and consistency. If you want work you can take pride in, a supportive team, and a company that respects the people on the floor, you may find your home at Flagstone Foods.

POSITION: Sanitation Tech I (3rd shift)

REPORTS TO: Sanitation Supervisor 

Position Summary: The Sanitation Technician I is responsible for supporting the Company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA, and OSHA regulations.  

Essential Functions:

• Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc. 

• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic). 

• Complete cleaning tasks per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). 

• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning. 

• Properly use chemicals to perform cleaning tasks effectively and safely. 

• Perform basic janitorial duties (e.g., emptying garbage, sweeping, stocking supplies). 

• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel. 

• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-year minimum working with production equipment or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machine.

 • Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps. 

• Basic knowledge of top-down washing sequence for proper food safety. 

• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage. 

• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs. 

• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines. 

• Ability to prioritize work. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing. 
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection

Supervises: No

FLSA Designation: This position is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Robersonville, NC

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

At Flagstone Foods, we take care of our team. You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life and disability coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, giving you peace of mind while you focus on the work you take pride in. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.