Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Sanitation Operator for the 3rd shift in Vineland, NJ. You will clean and sanitize food processing equipment and surfaces to meet company and USDA standards, lifting up to 75 lbs and working in cold, wet environments.

Responsibilities include pre-rinsing, chemical cleaning, high-pressure washing, and daily operation of sanitation machinery. Requires 6 months of sanitation experience and ability to work nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the sanitation of food processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Remove all product and materials from assigned area.
• Pre-rinse area from top to bottom.
• Apply chemicals and soaps to equipment from bottom to top.
• Final rinse and verify area for corrections.
• Clean production areas to USDA standards.
• Climb to high places and bend to low areas for scrubbing.
• Operate high-pressure hoses and power washers.
• Replace sanitation materials after cleaning.
• Set up and operate machines in production areas.
• Lock-out tag-out training is provided on hire.
• Perform various duties including blade/belt/hopper cleanings, equipment disassembly for cleaning, floor/drain cleaning, and periodic communal-area upkeep.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Job description

Job Details

Currently, this facility is not accepting prior workers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sanitation Operator cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment or other related environmental surfaces in conformance to company standards and applicable health laws and has the ability to use all necessary sanitation equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remove all product and materials from assigned area.
• Do thorough pre-rinse of area working from top to bottom.
• Apply various chemicals and soaps to all areas of assigned equipment and machinery from bottom to top.
• Complete thorough final rinse and check area for needed corrections.
• Clean production processing areas according to established company and USDA standards.
• Climb to scrub high places and bend or squat to scrub low places.
• Hold and operate high pressure water hoses/power washers for periods of time.
• Replace sanitation materials in proper places when finished.
• This position is responsible for the set up and daily operation of machines assigned to all production areas.
• Team members must be lock out tag out trained (training will be provided upon hire).
• This position requires team members to perform various duties:
  • removal and replacement of blades, belts, hopper buckets, pans, etc.
  • disassemble equipment daily for proper cleaning
  • cleaning of floors and drains, emptying inedible/trash into compactors and/or combos
  • periodic cleaning of communal areas to include; cafeteria, restrooms, office areas – sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dumping trash, cleaning tables.
• Other duties as assigned by management; to include Lead, Supervisor or Manager
• Team members may be rotated from areas/rooms as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Six months of experience in the sanitation of food processing equipment.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet, and humid environment.
• Must observe all required hygiene & safety procedures at all times.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.
• Job requires repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, turning and reaching high and low levels frequently. Working in cold/wet environment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$20.80

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: No

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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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.

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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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