Sanitation STJ02

Daily's Premium Meats; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily’s Premium Meats is seeking a Sanitation Technician for nightly plant sanitation. You will clean and sanitize packaging equipment, surfaces, and facilities, standing on concrete floors and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and the ability to work in a cold/wet environment. The job entails disassembling and reassembling equipment for cleaning, safely handling chemicals, and maintaining sanitation records to meet food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with up to 300 pounds on occasional pushes/moves.
• Experience in cleaning/sanitation of processing equipment and facilities is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and maintain sanitation records.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, and surfaces to company and regulatory standards.
• Perform daily cleaning duties including mopping, scrubbing, and drying equipment and facilities.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Inspect equipment for wear or damage and report issues promptly.
• Manage waste disposal following policies and regulations.
• Maintain sanitation records and ensure compliance with food safety rules.
• Work nightly sanitation to clean all machines, equipment, and surfaces.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Cold/wet environment adaptability

Teamwork

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Job description

Join Daily’s Premium Meats as a Sanitation Technician responsible for nightly plant sanitation. This role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing packaging equipment and surfaces, requiring physical stamina to work on concrete floors and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable in a cold/wet environment and able to perform manual labor. The shift hours are typically 10:30 pm to 6 am, with sunshine pay available; hours can vary based on business need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, and surfaces according to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform daily duties such as mopping, scrubbing, and drying equipment and facilities, navigating around machine belts, chains, conveyors, and other systems as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning, ensuring proper sanitation.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents safely and apply them effectively.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and functionality, reporting issues for timely repair.
• Manage waste disposal following company policies and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Working in the Sanitation/Clean-up Department you are responsible for nightly sanitation of the entire plant, with primary focus being the cleaning and sanitizing of all machines, equipment, and surfaces.
• Position requires applicants to be physically capable of standing/walking 100% of the shift on concrete flooring.
• Must be able to bend/lift up to 25 lbs. with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a cold/wet environment at an average temperature of 42 degrees and perform hard, manual labor for an eight-hour shift.
• You must complete all required Safety, Chemical, and Lock Out Tag Out training certifications.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred. Ability to write simple correspondence preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management. Bilingual skills preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table.

We are proud to live our core values every day.

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.