Food Processing Sanitation Technician

PECO FOODS; Walnut Grove (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco-Foods in Walnut Grove, MS is seeking a sanitation-focused team member for the processing plant. The role requires adherence to USDA start-up guidelines and SSOP procedures, strict hygiene, and compliance with GMP policies while maintaining product labeling and packaging standards.

The candidate will inspect products for defects, report anomalies to supervision, and operate sanitation equipment with night shift responsibilities. Safety and policy compliance are essential daily duties.

Qualifications

• Familiar with USDA start-up guidelines and SSOP procedures.
• Maintains hygiene per GMP policies and plant policies.
• Inspects products for defects and ensures packaging/labeling specs.
• Identifies and reports abnormal situations to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Rinse, foam, and sanitize equipment, lines, walls, and machines in the area.
• Follow written plant policies and packaging/labeling specifications.
• Maintain highest level of personal hygiene and cleanliness per GMP.
• Inspect products for natural or processing defects (deformities, contamination).
• Identify and report suspicious or abnormal situations to supervisor/management.
• Work with night shift tasks: standing, walking, bending; use high‑pressure hoses and cleaners.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company SOPs during daily operations.

Skills

Sanitation

GMP compliance

USDA guidelines

SSOP procedures

Hygiene monitoring

Job description

Peco-Foods in Walnut Grove, MS is seeking a sanitation-focused team member for the processing plant. The role requires adherence to USDA start-up guidelines and SSOP procedures, strict hygiene, and compliance with GMP policies while maintaining product labeling and packaging standards.

The candidate will inspect products for defects, report anomalies to supervision, and operate sanitation equipment with night shift responsibilities. Safety and policy compliance are essential daily duties.