Sanitation Operator – 3rd Shift – Zeeland, MI

0100 Tecumseh Poultry, LLC; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

and more.

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Sanitarian to maintain cleanliness in the plant per the Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs. The role involves disassembling and reassembling equipment for cleaning, handling cleaning chemicals safely, and using high-pressure cleaning tools.

You will need to communicate effectively across management levels and complete required sanitation logs. The position requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working a 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months of work experience with the same employer.
• Manufacturing setting preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate across management levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of plant according to Master Cleaning Schedule per SSOPs.
• Complete all required cleaning logs.
• Disassemble/reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Work with cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety guidelines.
• Use high pressure water hose and air wand for cleaning.
• Maintain hoses, water guns, and equipment seals.
• Willing to work Sundays and holidays and up to 12-hour shifts.
• Communicate with other departments regularly.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. Benefits effective day 1! This position starts at $23.35/hour (with $1/hour shift premium for 3rd shift positions).

Position Summary

The Sanitarian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule. Sanitarian Worker will be required to disassemble/reassemble equipment and machinery prior to cleaning, use hazardous chemicals on daily basis, use high pressure sprayer to clean equipment, perform dry pick-up of all inedible material on machines and floors, and complete any additional tasks deemed necessary to complete sanitation process.

Job Description

• Maintain cleanliness of plant in accordance with Master Cleaning Schedule per SSOP’s
• Must complete all required cleaning logs
• Must be capable of disassembling and reassembling the equipment
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
• Work with various chemicals / cleaning agents in a safe manner following all applicable safety guidelines and procedures
• Be able to use high pressure water hose and high-pressure air wand in cleaning
• Responsible for the maintenance of high pressure air, water hoses, drop stations and water guns
• Responsible for changing socks/filters on schedule and maintaining the bag house door seals
• Must be able to work every Sunday and occasional holidays
• Must be able to work a variable schedule and be able to work up to 12 hours in one shift
• Communicate with various departments on a regular basis
• Must be willing to work outside on occasion
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs
• The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas
• The Team Member will stand 8-12 hours on hard floors
• The Team Member will perform repetitive motions as required in many areas
• The Team Member will work in a cold environment in the mid 30 degrees Fahrenheit
• The Team Member will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme weather conditions
• The Team Member will be occasionally exposed to high precarious places; confined spaces, extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration
• The Team Member will consistently be walking/standing on concrete floors and exposed to wet/slippery surfaces for long/extended periods of time
• The Team Member and a damp environment

Requirements

Must have 3 months of work experience with the same employer listed on application. Manufacturing setting preferred.

Location

LOCATION NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

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Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

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Culture & Talent Strategy

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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