Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Mitchell

Description

Sanitation (2nd Shift)

Performance Pet Products - Mitchell, SD 57301

Overview

Salary Range $19.97 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift 2nd (Evening Shift) Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing

Description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

We are seeking a detailed and driven individual to join our 2nd shift Sanitation team at our pet food cannery in Mitchell, SD! We offer a competitive starting base wage of $19.97/Hr. PLUS a $1/Hr. Night Shift Differential and regular increases. Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:30pm - 2:15am

Friday hours may not be necessary dependent on production.

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Sanitation of Equipment and Production Floor Quality Compliance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Complete sanitation duties as directed by daily, weekly, and monthly schedules

Tear down and reassemble production equipment based on established SOPs, manually or with a screwdriver

Attain Hazardous Chemical Certification; use appropriate chemicals, hoses, and brushes to sanitize and disinfect production equipment and parts

Sweep, mop, squeegee, and sanitize production floors; safely operate ride on floor scrubber

Empty, foam, and sanitize oil containers and rendering totes

Wipe down production line fencing, overhead pipes, wire racks, and walls

Accurately document sanitation efforts and store paperwork for audit purposes

Participate in weekly and monthly deep-cleaning initiatives

Keep Quality Assurance Manager and Shift Supervisor aware of any concerns or issues that arise

Maintain positive relationships with others and assist in other areas, as requested

Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

1-3 years' sanitation experience in a manufacturing environment, desired; experience in food manufacturing, a plus

Ability to pass and maintain Hazardous Chemical Certification

Ability to perform tasks independently to ensure quality and food safety policies and procedures are met

Strong attention to detail and desire for facility cleanliness

Ability to write legibly and maintain accurate sanitation logs

Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, and company SOPs

Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg

Ability to perform safety sensitive position

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects

Frequently lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level

Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions

Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet; occasionally be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet, if certified

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Ability to work in restricted spaces

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot

work mode

On-site

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