Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas according to USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards.
- Prepare, mix, and safely apply cleaning chemicals while following all PPE and safety requirements.
- Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to ensure proper cleanliness and report any issues or hazards promptly.
- Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and ensuring proper storage of tools and chemicals.
- Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
- Follow detailed sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
- Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and meet operational goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Able to lift 40 lbs
Nice to Have
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Sanitation experience preferred
- Poultry, food industry, manufacturing, or physical labor experience is a plus
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Perfect attendance incentive of $4.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work or overtime required
- Base hourly salary rate of $19.71 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment
- Verification of employment eligibility must be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work
- Immigration Reform and Control Act compliance required
