Sanitation Specialist — Clean, Safe Food Plant Champion

Pilgrim; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Perfect Attendance Incentive

Career Development

Better Futures Program

Drug, alcohol, and background checks

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a sanitation team member to maintain cleanliness and food safety across poultry processing operations. You will clean equipment, work areas, and facilities, following USDA and company sanitation standards with attention to safety and quality.

This hands-on role requires reliability and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment. Education: HS diploma/GED preferred; poultry/food industry sanitation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry, food industry, manufacturing, or industrial sanitation experience is a plus.
• Skills: ability to multitask, attention to detail and safety conscious.

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

Multitask

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety oriented

Follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a sanitation team member to maintain cleanliness and food safety across poultry processing operations. You will clean equipment, work areas, and facilities, following USDA and company sanitation standards with attention to safety and quality.

This hands-on role requires reliability and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment. Education: HS diploma/GED preferred; poultry/food industry sanitation experience is a plus.