Hatchery Sanitation Worker

Bell & Evans; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a Hatchery Sanitation Worker to join our team at Plant 2 in Fredericksburg, PA. You will clean and sanitize production equipment, lines, and facility areas following USDA and QA standards, preparing areas for daily operations.

The 3rd shift is available (Mon-Fri, 11:55pm–5:00am) with 6 hours paid. Full-time benefits are included. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and inspection-ready production environment in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in sanitation or food production preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in wet, humid, hot, cold, and chemical-exposed environments while wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and facility areas using high-pressure hoses, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation tools.
• Follow and understand all 7 Steps of Sanitation procedures.
• Perform pre-operational self-inspections on equipment and general production areas including floors, walls, drains, and workspaces.
• Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed thoroughly and production areas are inspection-ready for QA and USDA review.
• Safely handle and apply sanitation chemicals in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, GMP, PPE, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify and report any sanitation, equipment, or safety concerns to leadership promptly.
• Work efficiently to ensure production schedules and startup times are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout the shift.
• Support team operations and assist with additional sanitation duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliable attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Hatchery Sanitation Worker

Full-time Regular Indirect Labor Fredericksburg, PA, US

Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken…Bell and Evans!

At Bell & Evans, we are looking for dependable and detail-oriented team members to join our Sanitation team. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe production environment through the proper cleaning and sanitizing of processing rooms, production equipment, and facility areas in accordance with USDA, Quality Assurance, and company standards.

This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, understand the importance of food safety, and can work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sanitation team members play a critical role in ensuring production areas are inspection-ready and prepared for daily operations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for safely cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, production lines, and facility areas while following all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. Performs pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas meet USDA and Quality Assurance standards before the start of production.

Plant 2:

**3rd Shift Available; 6 hours paid; Monday - Friday; 11:55pm - 5:00am

Full-Time benefits included**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and facility areas using high-pressure hoses, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation tools.
• Follow and understand all 7 Steps of Sanitation procedures.
• Perform pre-operational (Pre-Op) self-inspections on equipment and general production areas including floors, walls, drains, and workspaces.
• Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed thoroughly and production areas are inspection-ready for Quality Assurance and USDA review.
• Safely handle and apply sanitation chemicals in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, GMP, PPE, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify and report any sanitation, equipment, or safety concerns to leadership promptly.
• Work efficiently to ensure production schedules and startup times are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout the shift.
• Support team operations and assist with additional sanitation duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous sanitation, industrial cleaning, manufacturing, or food production experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to consistently lift, push, and pull at least 20 pounds.
• Comfortable working in wet, humid, hot, cold, and chemical-exposed environments while wearing required PPE.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility with scheduling.

WHY BELL & EVANS:

• Join a company known for quality, innovation, and raising the standards in the poultry industry.
• Work in an environment that prioritizes food safety, employee safety, and teamwork.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Stable, long‑term employment with a growing organization.
• Be part of a team committed to excellence every day.