Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Hazlehurst, MS, seeks a sanitation worker to clean and maintain assigned areas in the poultry processing environment. You will use chemicals to clean machinery, sanitize floors and equipment, and help set up in the assigned department before production starts.

Responsibilities include tearing down machinery at shift start, following safety procedures, wearing PPE, and performing additional duties as assigned by supervisors and the sanitation manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
• Able to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.
• Clean up (parts) experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Poultry experience preferred but not required.
• Basic chemical understanding.
• Follow departmental safety policies and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned machinery and areas.
• Tear down machinery at the start of cleanup shift.
• Assist with setup before production begins.
• Follow directions and complete tasks from management and supervisors.
• Work across departments as needed and perform additional duties.

Skills

Self-motivated

Night shifts

Weekend shifts

Team cooperation

Strong work ethic

Machinery teardown

Parts cleanup

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 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 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 requirementsPHYSICAL 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.