Sanitation Associate

Westfield Egg Farm; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Egg Farm in Lebanon, PA, is hiring a Sanitation Associate responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the egg processing room. This part-time role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a commitment to quality and safety. The position works Monday to Thursday between 4 pm and 9 pm, ensuring compliance with food safety standards while upholding the company's core values of integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Prior experience in sanitation or food production preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing room equipment, surfaces, and work areas.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble processing equipment.
• Inspect the processing area for cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Follow safety and biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Independence

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Reports to: Operations Manager (Lebanon).

Supervises: None.

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly.

Purpose Of Position

The Sanitation Associate has primary responsibility for ensuring the egg processing room is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained to meet all food safety and quality standards. This role is essential to creating a safe, efficient, and compliant processing environment by maintaining cleanliness across equipment, surfaces, and work areas.

Essential Characteristics

• Performs reliably and predictably over time.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Reliable and consistently fulfills obligations.
• Completes tasks with minimal waste of time and resources.
• Works proactively without supervision.

Essential Skills

• Manages multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Performs tasks with precision and attention to detail.
• Follows through on tasks, ensuring completion and success.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritizes tasks based on importance and urgency.

Essential Duties

• Clean, wash, and sanitize all processing room equipment, surfaces, floors, and work areas according to Westfield sanitation procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble processing equipment as needed.
• Operate sanitation tools and equipment safely and efficiently (hoses, foaming systems, pressure washers, etc.).
• Inspect the processing area and equipment to ensure cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Remove waste and ensure proper disposal according to company procedures.
• Identify and report any maintenance, safety, or equipment issues to the Lebanon Operations Manager.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and biosecurity protocols at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Part time hours that can be scheduled Monday–Thursday, between the hours of 4 pm and 9 pm. The amount of hours may vary based on the level of cleaning needed each day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in sanitation or food production preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Complete support of and willing adherence to Westfield Egg Farm’s mission, vision, and core values. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.

Personal Attributes

At times the Sanitation Associate will be privileged to information that should not be shared. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Sanitation Associate. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity across a variety of cultures.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

This position requires frequent standing and movement throughout the facility, with occasional walking, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, handling objects, and communicating. Sitting may be required at times. Employees must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly. Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving machinery, vibration, and temperature extremes. Noise levels typically range from moderate to loud.

About Us

Westfield Egg Farm, located in New Holland, Pennsylvania, is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned business that is committed to operating with core values of excellence, integrity, family, stewardship, and eternal perspective. The company’s goal is to empower their team members to grow as individuals and to treat employees and customers with the highest care and respect. Westfield Egg Farm is dedicated to honoring God in everything they do and to operating in a way that reflects their Christian values.

Core Values: Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Family, Eternal Perspective.
Vision: To remain a family business delivering premier customer care by sourcing and distributing farm‑to‑table products.
Mission: To support small family farms by building meaningful connections that create loyalty. We offer custom solutions for premier packing, marketing, and distribution of wholesome products.