Sanitation Technician

Wayne Farms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Dothan, AL is seeking a sanitation technician to clean and sanitize equipment and work areas, including setting up lines and handling cleaning solutions. The role emphasizes safety, PPE use, and adherence to SOPs.

Candidates should be able to work unsupervised, lift 10–50 lbs, and endure a wet/cold production environment. Poultry experience is a plus but not required; HS diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Poultry experience preferred but not required.
• Basic Chemical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned machinery and areas.
• Tear down machinery at start of cleanup shift.
• Assist setup before production begins.
• Follow directions from supervisor and sanitation manager.
• Perform tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend shifts

Team cooperation

Integrity and work ethic

Machinery tear down/setup

Parts cleaning experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

Poultry experience preferred

Basic chemical understanding

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Clean and maintain assigned area. Maintain control of all the parts which could include all gaskets and replacement of broken or missing parts. Help set up in the assigned department or any other lines. Responsible for mixtures of cleaning solutions and other chemicals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Use chemicals to clean and sanitized all machinery and areas assigned to.
• Tear down machinery at beginning of cleanup shift.
• Help setup before production starts up in the morning.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor, area leader and Sanitation Manager.
• Do all tasks assigned by members of management.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors andcoworkers.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.
• Clean up (parts) experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Poultry experience preferred but not required.
• Basic Chemical understanding.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.
• Handle a 900 PSI water hose continually.
• Lift 10-50 lbs to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Climb up and down ladders in a daily work schedule.
• Stoop and reach overhead (bending & twisting).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.