Sanitation Laborer - Hourly

Pilgrim; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Perfect attendance incentive

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking dedicated team members for the sanitation role to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality in poultry processing operations. You will clean equipment, production areas, and facilities, following USDA and company sanitation procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include applying chemicals per SOPs, inspecting cleaned areas, and maintaining a safe, organized workplace.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in poultry, food industry, or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas according to USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards.
• Prepare, mix, and safely apply cleaning chemicals while following all PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to ensure proper cleanliness and report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and ensuring proper storage of tools and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
• Follow detailed sanitation procedures, SOPs, and all safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and meet operational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Join our sanitation team and help ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality across our poultry processing operations. In this essential hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to meet strict USDA, food safety, and company sanitation requirements. You’ll use cleaning tools and chemicals, follow detailed sanitation procedures, and help maintain a safe, organized environment for all team members. This is a fast-paced position where reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are critical. If you’re hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a team focused on excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our plants.

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas according to USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards.
• Prepare, mix, and safely apply cleaning chemicals while following all PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to ensure proper cleanliness and report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and ensuring proper storage of tools and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
• Follow detailed sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and meet operational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry , food industry , or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment , have good communication skills, ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense, have strong attention to detail, and must be a team playe r.
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F, s tanding for extended periods of time, and able to lift 40 lbs.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s ?

• Schedule: Sunda y-Friday (11pm – 7am) with some weekend work or overtime required;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary rate of $ 19. 00.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $ 3 .00 extra per hour for perfect attendance ;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.