Cold-Environment 3rd Shift Sanitation Tech

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a sanitation/maintenance associate for the Newbern, TN facility. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing work areas, assembling and disassembling equipment, and ensuring a safe, compliant production environment.

You will work mainly nights, with potential overtime as production demands dictate. Primary duties include operating high‑pressure hoses, applying sanitation chemicals, and performing routine checks to maintain cleanliness in line with SQF 2000 and USDA

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation and sanitation protocols in food processing environments.
• Able to collaborate with Quality Assurance and USDA requirements.
• Familiar with safe operation of high‑pressure hoses and sanitation chemicals.
• Compliance with SQF 2000 principles.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment; maintain safety.
• Perform dry pickup and set up equipment as needed.
• Rinse areas with high‑pressure hose; scrub floors with chemicals.
• Visually inspect area for cleanliness and GMP adherence.
• Coordinate with QA and USDA as required.
• Uphold SQF 2000 principles; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

QA liaison

USDA compliance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

High‑pressure hose

Sanitizing chemicals

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a sanitation/maintenance associate for the Newbern, TN facility. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing work areas, assembling and disassembling equipment, and ensuring a safe, compliant production environment.

You will work mainly nights, with potential overtime as production demands dictate. Primary duties include operating high‑pressure hoses, applying sanitation chemicals, and performing routine checks to maintain cleanliness in line with SQF 2000 and USDA