Sanitation Operator – 3rd Shift – Zeeland, MI

Tyson Foods; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Zeeland, Michigan is seeking a Sanitarian to maintain plant cleanliness in line with the Master Cleaning Schedule. The role involves disassembling and reassembling equipment, handling daily-use chemicals, and using high-pressure equipment to ensure sanitation standards.

This position offers pay at $23.35 per hour with a $1 shift premium for 3rd shift, and requires the ability to work up to 12 hours, Sundays and some holidays, with safety, GMP and SQF compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months of work experience with the same employer.
• Manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant cleanliness per Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for sanitation.
• Operate high pressure water hose and air wand safely.
• Read and complete cleaning logs and paperwork.
• Communicate across management levels; follow safety and GMP/SQF rules.
• Rotate through all sanitation positions as required.
• Work Sundays and some holidays; up to 12 hours per shift.

Skills

Reading and writing

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team communication

Disassembly/reassembly

Tools

High pressure hose

Hazardous chemicals handling

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.

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

• 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 NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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