Prepared Plant Sanitation

Schedule: 3rd Shift works approximately from midnight to 6:00 am with a starting pay rate of $16.40/hour.

A Sanitation Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, production areas, floors, walls, drains, and other areas of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, machinery, conveyors, tables, walls, floors, drains, and other facility areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Use cleaning chemicals, detergents, sanitizers, and pressure-washing equipment according to company procedures and safety requirements.
• Follow established sanitation procedures and schedules to ensure all areas meet company and food safety standards.
• Remove food debris, grease, blood, feathers, and other waste from production areas.
• Inspect cleaned areas and equipment to ensure they meet sanitation requirements.
• Report damaged equipment, leaks, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and waste.
• Follow all USDA, HACCP, food safety, OSHA, and company sanitation requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• Complete sanitation records, checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Previous sanitation, janitorial, food processing, or poultry plant experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, hoses, pressure washers, and basic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be dependable and willing to work scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Stand 8+ hours throughout work day.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs. to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Regularly climb up and down ladders.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Continually handle a 900 PSI water hose.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program

Perks & Bonuses:

• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!