Sanitation STJ02-3

Daily's Premium Meats; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunshine pay

Job summary

Daily’s Premium Meats is seeking a Sanitation Technician for nightly plant sanitation. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing packaging equipment and surfaces in a cold/wet environment, requiring physical stamina and attention to detail.

The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work effectively in a fast-paced setting, with shifts typically from 10:30 pm to 6 am, and sunshine pay available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience not required but preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on concrete floors.
• Shifts may include 10:30 pm–6:00 am.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Able to work in cold/wet conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment and surfaces.
• Mop, scrub, and dry equipment and facilities.
• Disassemble/reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain sanitation records and comply with food safety regulations.
• Work nightly across the plant sanitation and stand 100% of shift.
• Complete required safety training certifications.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

including the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.