Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a dedicated sanitation team member for night shifts. The role involves cleaning and maintaining areas, tearing down machinery, and assisting with setup before production starts. Full-time position with on-the-job training and benefits starting day one.

Shift is 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with variations as needed. Candidates should be able to work in a wet, cold environment and lift 10–50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use chemicals to clean and sanitize 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.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Night shift

Cooperative with supervisors

Strong work ethic

Machinery teardown/setup basics

Cleaning of parts experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

Job description

SHIFT HOURS

SHIFT HOURS: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM (VARIES UPON NEED, SHORTER SHIFTS)

FULL TIME POSITION

• PAY: $22.35 AN HOUR

• BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY ONE ON THE JOB TRAINING

PRIMARY FUNCTION

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).

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.