Job Details2026-09-24T12:19:40+00:00

Lead Sanitation Technician – 3rd shift

  • Job ID 6aa4487ae79f7-0
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Louisville, KY
  • September 12, 2026
  • $25.79 – $NaN per hour

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Collage of White Castle employees volunteering, collaborating in a restaurant, and working in a food production facility.
Collage of White Castle employees volunteering, collaborating in a restaurant, and working in a food production facility.

Description:

When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot!

We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today!

The Lead Sanitation Technician position is to assist in managing a crew of specially trained Team Members and/or contracted workers to efficiently clean and sanitize all areas of the facility. This must be accomplished daily while maintaining a safe work environment. This position may have additional duties when needed to complete extra tasks when short staffed.

What we’re looking for

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required;

  • Ability to complete additional training through seminars, schooling, and online courses;

  • Prior experience in sanitation is required;

  • Possess good human relation skills, and an above average knowledge of sanitation chemicals and equipment usage in dry/ wet environments;

  • Knowledgeable of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety Programs.

 

Your day-today:

  • Training of the established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and Production Standard Operating Procedures to all Team Members and contract labor workers;

  • Ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, and HACCP program requirements are followed by all Team Members and contract labor;

  • Make sure that all production areas are ready for pre- operational inspection by Quality Control;

  • Record all required shift documentation and inventories of chemicals and supplies;

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in an environment with occasional exposure to noise, heat, cold, fumes, smoke, cleaners, and other elements;

  • Wearing safety gear including safety glasses and other various types of safety gear supplied by the company;

  • Frequent periods of standing, sitting, walking, stooping and kneeling;

  • Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 lbs.(unassisted/assisted); and

  • Ability to listen, comprehend, and professionally respond to co-worker inquiries, comments, and concerns.

Pay Rate: $25.79 per hour

Can you say #dreamjob!?! If you are awesome and want to work for a company that will think so too, apply online!

Benefits while working at White Castle:

Weekly paychecks

Incentive programs/bonus

Shift premium

Promote from within practice

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

401K & profit sharing plans

Sick pay

Bereavement pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holiday & Vacation

Paid Breaks

And more!!

If you meet the minimum qualifications above, APPLY NOW!

White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 TMSnotify@whitecastle.com.

Company Information:

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!

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FAQs

Craving more information? Here are answers to the most common questions you may have.

What is White Castle’s application process?2026-09-23T13:20:11+00:00

It’s easy! Visit us online and view our available jobs whenever you get the Crave to apply. Provide us with your basic contact and background information, and then take an assessment we ask all of our prospective team members to complete.

Can I apply in person?2026-09-23T14:14:13+00:00

Since our application now lives online, that’s the best way to submit your qualifications. We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint, so we don’t keep many paper applications on hand anymore.

Do you offer flexible scheduling?2026-09-23T14:14:34+00:00

One of the great things about working for White Castle is our flexible scheduling. Please be sure to talk to your hiring manager about your availability.

Is there a minimum age to work at White Castle?2026-09-23T14:14:55+00:00

Team members at our restaurants must be at least 16 years old. You must be at least 18 years old to work at one of our manufacturing plants.

I’m a student. Are there jobs that work with my schedule?2026-09-23T14:15:11+00:00

Absolutely! We offer educational benefits that help support team members company-wide who are interested in continuing their education. In our restaurants, we offer leaves of absence for those enrolled in school, so you can remain on our payroll as long as you work during school breaks and summer vacations. And because Cravers visit us around the clock, there’s always a schedule that will fit your availability!

Is previous restaurant experience required?2026-09-23T14:15:28+00:00

Not necessarily. Many of our managers started with us as their first job. If you are friendly, energetic, and eager to learn, we want you on our team.

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to work at White Castle?2026-09-23T14:15:43+00:00

We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to work at White Castle, but you must have the proper documentation that shows you are eligible to work in the United States.

Can I refer my friends to work at White Castle?2026-09-23T14:15:56+00:00

Absolutely! We are always looking for great people to add to the team. What’s better than working hard and having fun with your friends?

Are there non-restaurant jobs available at White Castle?2026-09-23T14:16:12+00:00

Yes! Our six manufacturing plants and Home Office employ a variety of specialty positions. Our need for great team members varies from week to week, so please check often for the opportunity that might be your perfect fit.

How will I know if my online application was received?2026-09-23T14:16:21+00:00

Once you complete the online application and assessment, we’ll send you a confirmation message letting you know the next step in your journey towards joining our team. Sometimes candidates who complete the assessment don’t move forward on their first try. But they are eligible to take it again after six months. If you didn’t make it the first time, we encourage you to reapply in the future.

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