Hatchery Sanitation Tech - 2nd shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a sanitation technician to clean and maintain assigned areas, tear down machinery at shift start, and assist with morning setup before production begins. You will follow safety policies, wear PPE, and collaborate with supervisors and other departments.

Previous poultry processing sanitation experience is a plus. The role requires the ability to work in a wet, cold environment and stand for extended periods, with exposure to noise and CO2.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning and sanitizing processes for assigned areas.
• Tear down machinery at the start of cleanup shifts.
• Assist with setup before production begins each morning.
• Follow directions from supervisors and management; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend shift work

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Machinery teardown/setup

Cleaning/parts cleanup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic math

Tools

None

Job description

**PRIMARY FUNCTION:** Clean and maintain assigned area. Maintain control of all the parts which could include all gaskets and replacement of broken or missing parts. Help set up in the assigned department or any other lines. Responsible for mixtures of cleaning solutions and other chemicals.**RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:*** Use chemicals to clean and sanitized all machinery and areas assigned to.* Tear down machinery at beginning of cleanup shift.* Help setup before production starts up in the morning.* Perform other duties assigned by supervisor, area leader and Sanitation Manager.* Do all tasks assigned by members of management.* Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.* Perform additional duties as assigned.****REQUIRED SKILLS:***** Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.* Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.* Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.* Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.* Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.* Clean up (parts) experience.**PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Basic math functions and skills.* Poultry experience preferred but not required.* Basic Chemical understanding.**SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:*** Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.* Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45oF, 4oC).* Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.* Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.* Handle a 900 PSI water hose continually.* Lift 10-50 lbs to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.* Climb up and down ladders in a daily work schedule.* Stoop and reach overhead (bending & twisting).