Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring a Sanitation Technician for the 3rd shift at the Hazlehurst, Mississippi plant. You will clean and sanitize machinery, tear down equipment at shift start, and assist with setup before production begins. Adherence to safety policies and SOPs is required, with ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts.

Prior poultry experience is a plus. This full-time role involves working in wet and cold environments, handling chemicals, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with PPE

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all machinery and areas.
• Tear down machinery at shift start.
• Assist with setup before production.
• Follow safety policies and SOPs.

Skills

Self-motivation

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Cooperative work

Strong work ethic

Machinery tear down/setup

Clean up (parts) experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift# Careers## Sanitation Technician 3rd ShiftApply: Mississippi - Hazlehurst Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-68748**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 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).