Sanitation Team Member

Koch Foods Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Koch Foods Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Worker to clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, floors, walls, and drains at the Forest, Mississippi facility. The role requires adherence to sanitation standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include disassembling equipment for cleaning, handling chemicals safely, and maintaining documentation of sanitation activities. Candidates must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed in a wet, cold

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Experience in sanitation or food processing preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, hoses, pressure washers, and basic cleaning equipment.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.
• Stand 8+ hours in wet/cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, machinery, conveyors, tables, walls, floors, drains, and other facility areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for cleaning.
• Use cleaning chemicals, detergents, sanitizers according to procedures and safety requirements.
• Follow sanitation procedures to meet food safety standards.
• Report damaged equipment, leaks, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to supervisor.
• Wear PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Complete sanitation records and checklists accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Hoses

Pressure washers

Personal protective equipment

Job description

A Sanitation Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, production areas, floors, walls, drains, and other areas of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, machinery, conveyors, tables, walls, floors, drains, and other facility areas.
  
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for proper cleaning and sanitation.
  
• Use cleaning chemicals, detergents, sanitizers, and pressure-washing equipment according to company procedures and safety requirements.
  
• Follow established sanitation procedures and schedules to ensure all areas meet company and food safety standards.
  
• Remove food debris, grease, blood, feathers, and other waste from production areas.
  
• Inspect cleaned areas and equipment to ensure they meet sanitation requirements.
  
• Report damaged equipment, leaks, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
  
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and waste.
  
• Follow all USDA, HACCP, food safety, OSHA, and company sanitation requirements.
  
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
  
• Complete sanitation records, checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• Previous sanitation, janitorial, food processing, or poultry plant experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, hoses, pressure washers, and basic cleaning equipment.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Must be dependable and willing to work scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Stand 8+ hours throughout work day.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs. to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Regularly climb up and down ladders.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Continually handle a 900 PSI water hose.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

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