Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401k savings plan

Job summary

Wayne Sanderson Farms is seeking a sanitation worker for the overnight shift to clean and maintain production areas and equipment. You will tear down machinery at shift start and assist with morning setup, following supervisor directions and safety policies.

The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on reliability, basic math, and handling cleaning chemicals safely. PPE is provided and a 401k plan is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Experience with tearing down and setting up machinery is a plus.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the assigned area and equipment.
• Tear down machinery at start of cleanup shift.
• Assist with setup before production begins.
• Follow supervisor instructions and perform duties across departments as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear PPE as required.
• Operate in wet, cold environment and handle heavy lifting.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Team collaboration

Work ethic

Machinery tear down/setup

Cleaning/or sanitation

Education

High school diploma

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. Pay starts at $21.75 per hour along with a $1,500 sign and stay bonus program. Wayne Sanderson Farms offers competitive compensation and benefits starting day one including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays and a 401k savings plan.

PAY:

$22.40/hour

WORK SCHEDULE:

11:45 PM - 7:50 AM

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.
• Work schedule: 11:45PM - 7:50AM
• 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.