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Sanitation I -1st Shift

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Schwan's Company

Chennai Full-Time 1–2 years

Posted 2 days ago • Apply by June 11, 2026

Job Description

Starting Pay: $17.75 per hour

Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m.

Shift:1

What We Offer

Weekly Friday pay
Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:

3 Health Plans
2 Dental Plans
2 Vision Plans
Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do

Operate steam and high-pressure hoses while safely cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and facility to ensure all soil and contaminates are removed per procedures.
Operating COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment.
Disassembling and reassembling equipment as directed.
Following sanitation schedules to conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
Using and documenting chemical use to stated concentrations and for appropriate applications.
Verifying and documenting that correct chemicals and concentrations are used and that cleaning and sanitizing is complete to deliver equipment and infrastructure that is clean and passes all micro indicator tests.

What You Will Bring

High school diploma or GED preferred with 0--1 year of related experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment preferred.
Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with safety standards (OSHA, local, state, and federal) and GMPs.
Ability to follow regulatory, customer, and company sanitation policies and procedures.
Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including hot/cold and wet/dry areas.
Flexible availability to work full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected].