Sanitation Labor - 3rd Shift - San Lorenzo, CA

Tyson Foods; San Lorenzo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sanitation team member for the 3rd shift in its California facility. The role covers and sanitizes equipment, prepares areas for operation, and supports ongoing sanitation tasks to ensure product safety and quality.

Responsibilities include cleaning, waste handling, training staff, and performing inspections per supervisor guidance while adhering to USDA sanitation standards and safety rules. Overtime and shift differentials may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of USDA sanitation standards and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate and train on sanitation equipment.
• Willingness to work in cold environments and on all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Cover and sanitize equipment in multiple departments as directed by supervisor.
• Pre-wet, clean, and sanitize conveyors, grinders, blenders, and related components.
• Remove waste and manage recyclables; maintain cleanliness of lights, walls, pipes and rooms.
• Assist in training sanitation staff and in safety awareness initiatives.
• Conduct bioluminescence swabs and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

Skills

USDA regulations knowledge

Safety awareness

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Job Details:

This position starts at $24.50/hr with a shift increase of $1.00 for 3rd shift and potential for overtime. We have open positions for third shift.

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer great benefits and advancement opportunities. This facility operates five days a week and produces Pepperoni and Salami.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for covering, sanitizing, cleaning and prepping equipment for use in various departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applicants will be considered for a Sanitation opening in the Sanitation Department to cover up motors, electrical plugs and all electrical control panels, metal detector and it’s housing, clean up excess waste on the floors prior to wash down.
• Use a pressure hose to spray down all equipment such as conveyors, grinders, blenders, equipment parts, tables, sinks vats, combo bins, and areas in and around. Scour equipment parts (air needles, etc.) with a scouring (green) pad.
• Sanitizes equipment and areas with sanitizer and applies oil to parts where needed. Cleans lights, pipes, walls as required as instructed by the Sanitation supervisor or management.
• Removes waste from waste bins and put into the compactor for non-recyclable waste.
• Removes recyclable wastes [clean carbon boxes (no-meat residual) and casings] and place into the recyclable compactors.
• Assists in coordinating and completing evening work assignments.
• Assist in training of sanitation employees in cleaning the production, kitchen, packaging, Cryovac and coolers, skinning and dry rooms.
• Assists in the inspection of machines and re-clean and sanitize the area and/or equipment, which are rejected.
• Assists the Sanitation supervisor in training of new employees and in safety awareness Conducts bioluminescence swabs on pre-selected equipment in RTE and Kitchen.
• Ensure that Sanitation chemical supplies are used in accordance with sanitation standards or regulatory.
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed and all shifts.
• All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening which is part of the post-offer health assessment.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Be able to push/manipulate up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be willing to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift, be able to walk and stand on concrete floor for the shift duration and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, plant sanitation standards and procedures preferred. Mechanical knowledge preferred.
• The Team Member must be willing to complete all required training for the job.
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor or lead person.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements.
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$24.50

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan: No

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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