Sanitation Technician-1

Wayne Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a sanitation associate to clean and sanitize equipment and work areas, tear down machinery at shifts start, and assist with morning setup for production. The role requires adherence to safety policies and proper PPE usage, with flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic math, and a basic understanding of chemicals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all machinery and areas assigned.
• Tear down machinery at beginning of cleanup shift.
• Help set up before production starts up in the morning.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE usage.

Skills

Self-motivation

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Machinery teardown

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

• 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 and coworkers.
• 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.