Sanitation Production Operator

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required;

Possess the skill to know how each piece of equipment operates and be able to function efficiently in any of the production line positions which is acquired through observation and hands-on experience;

Good interpersonal and human relations skills with ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor accepting responsibility and willingness to learn;

Knowledge, training, and experience with production, sanitation, quality, and safety;

Must have good verbal & communication skills, be team oriented and work well with others, give, and receive direction, and follow clear and detailed instructions;

Understand and follow safe lifting practices, all safety rules, and the lockout program;

Efficiently work and respond in a fast-paced environment to meet operational demands;

Good understanding of HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, and knowledge of FDA regulations; and

Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training.

Clean and sanitize food processing equipment according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures;

Responsible for facility cleaning, including equipment, floors, walls, and overheads;

Appropriately handle, mix, and use chemicals according to label directions and SDS sheets;

Conduct and accurately document pest control checks;

Follow established mixing and extruding procedures, as well as maintain quality and food safety standards, to produce consistent dough and dough pieces for development of the White Castle bun;

Act as a final checker to ensure that the dough balls are properly panned and free of quality and food safety defects;

Bag and box all good quality baked White Castle buns for palletizing and shipment;

Accurately enter finished product information into the electronic warehouse management system, accurately barcode finished product, safely place product in freezer for selection and shipment by the shipping department;

Sort through bad corrugated cartons for re-use in the box former;

Ability to function efficiently in any of the production and packaging positions;

Proficiency in operating a forklift;

Follow established food safety procedures and rules while working in sanitation and in production to ensure compliance;

Abide by all company safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and HACCP programs;

Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures;

Ensure adherence to plant’s security and safety policies and procedures, and a safe working environment for all Team Members;

Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of the organization in a professional manner, display a positive demeanor and be responsive to a team members’ needs; and

Flexible working hours to meet the needs of the plant, including any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Being family-owned and operated since 1921 comes with its perks, and we’re not just talking about benefits (while those are pretty great). It means putting people first, thinking for the long-haul, and creating a place where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Here’s just a few ways we invest in our team:

Weekly paychecks

Shift premium

Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Financial security with contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan

Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Sick pay

Bereavement pay

Paid Holiday & Vacation

Paid Breaks

Promote from within practice

Incentive programs

And more!!

Pay rate: $22.87 per hour

If you meet the minimum qualifications above, APPLY NOW!

White Castle will, upon request, offer a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or any applicable state or local law. Should you need assistance with completing this application or with any other part of the application process, please contact Team Member Services at [email protected] .

At White Castle, a job can become so much more than a paycheck. It can grow into a lasting and meaningful career. For more than 100 years, we've believed what our founder, Billy Ingram, said best: "Happy employees make happy customers." It's a philosophy that's guided us for generations and continues to shape how we support our team members today.

Along the way, our Original Slider® was named as Time Magazine’s "Most Influential Burger of All Time," we were recognized as one of Fast Company's "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies," and have earned Great Place To Work Certification™ every year since 2021, and an honoree on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ list since 2022.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and Crave Thy Castle!