Afternoon Sanitation Specialist – Food Plant

Pilgrim's

Winona (MN)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Team Member for the Arcadia, WI complex. You will clean and sanitize production equipment, areas, and facilities to meet USDA and company sanitation requirements, using cleaning tools and chemicals with appropriate PPE.

The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant. Shift is 12:00 pm–9:30 pm, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays; baseline pay is $23.71/hour plus a $1.00/hour shift differential, with comprehensive

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience in poultry, food industry, or manufacturing is a plus.

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 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.
Ability to use of pressurized hoses throughout shift.
Ability to climb ladders throughout shift.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.