Sanitation 3 Probation 2nd

J H Routh Packing Company; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

J H Routh Packing Company is seeking a reliable Sanitation Worker to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant food production environment at our USDA-inspected hog processing facility. You will clean and sanitize production areas and equipment, follow HACCP, GMP, SSOP, OSHA, and USDA procedures, and report potential risks to management.

Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required due to production needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read labels, SDS, and instructions.
• Sanitation or cleaning experience in food processing is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, noisy, and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Use USDA- and company-approved chemicals to disinfect and sanitize surfaces, tools, and equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble hog processing and packaging equipment.
• Clean and sanitize production lines, conveyors, grinders, saws, tables, walls, drains, and floors.
• Remove, collect, and dispose of waste and byproducts in designated areas.
• Sweep, scrub, and mop floors to maintain sanitary conditions and prevent slip hazards.
• Maintain ventilation systems, fans, and overhead structures as required.

Skills

Read SDS

Sanitation exp

Attention to detail

Extreme conditions

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary

Our USDA-inspected hog processing facility is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sanitation Worker to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant food production environment. This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all production areas, equipment, and facilities using USDA-approved chemicals and procedures to support food safety, product quality, and plant operations. The position may require overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Use USDA- and company-approved chemicals to disinfect and sanitize surfaces, tools, and equipment


• Disassemble, thoroughly clean, sanitize, and reassemble hog processing and packaging equipment


• Clean and sanitize production lines, conveyors, grinders, saws, tables, walls, drains, and floors


• Remove, collect, and properly dispose of waste, meat scraps, and other byproducts in designated areas


• Sweep, scrub, and mop floors to prevent slip hazards and maintain sanitary conditions


• Clean and maintain ventilation systems, fans, and overhead structures as required


• Refill soap, sanitizer, paper towels, and other hygiene supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and handwash stations


• Follow all HACCP, GMP, SSOP, OSHA, and USDA regulations and company sanitation procedures


• Identify and report potential contamination risks, equipment issues, or safety concerns to management immediately


• Properly handle, mix, and store sanitation chemicals according to safety guidelines


• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times


• Assist with other processing, packaging, or plant tasks as needed


• Maintain accurate sanitation logs and documentation when required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and instructions.


• Previous sanitation or cleaning experience in a food processing or industrial environment is a plus, but not required


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety


• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, noisy, and fast-paced environments


• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, bend, lift, push, and pull (up to 50 lbs) and carry hoses through plant.


• Ability to work around raw pork products and processing equipment


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and overtime as needed.


• Dependable attendance


• Hog processing facility with exposure to raw meat products


• Cold temperatures, water, cleaning chemicals, and strong odors


• Requires use of protective clothing such as gloves, aprons, face shields, and boots

Shift

Sunday - Saturday 6pm start (Working up to 10 hours a night)

Rotating Weekend schedules based on production