3rd Shift Sanitation Operator — Food Plant Cleaner

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN seeks a sanitation associate to clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, ensuring a safe production environment. The role involves assembling/disassembling equipment, operating high-pressure hoses, and handling sanitation chemicals in a cold production setting.

The successful candidate will support QA and USDA compliance, maintain SQF 2000 standards, and work a 3rd shift schedule with potential Saturday duties. Pay is $23.65 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job (bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping).
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have at least 6 months of continuous employment in the last 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment and maintain a safe work environment.
• Work in the dry pickup area and set up/tear down as needed.
• Operate high-pressure hose and handle sanitation chemicals safely.
• Assist QA and USDA to uphold SQF 2000 standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lifting to 50 lbs

Cold environment tolerance

Tools

High-pressure hose

Sanitation chemicals

Lock Out/Tag Out program

Job description

Tyson Foods in Newbern, TN seeks a sanitation associate to clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, ensuring a safe production environment. The role involves assembling/disassembling equipment, operating high-pressure hoses, and handling sanitation chemicals in a cold production setting.

The successful candidate will support QA and USDA compliance, maintain SQF 2000 standards, and work a 3rd shift schedule with potential Saturday duties. Pay is $23.65 per hour plus a $1 shift differential.