Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

On-the-job training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring for a third shift sanitation role in Texas. You will clean and maintain the assigned area, tear down and set up machinery, and handle cleaning solutions under supervision. On-the-job training and day-one benefits are provided, plus a referral bonus.

The role requires night shifts, ability to stand for long periods, and strict adherence to safety rules. Poultry experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work nights and extended shift hours.
• Experience with teardown/setup of machinery is preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Follows safety rules and PPE protocols.
• Attention to detail and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Use cleaning chemicals to sanitize machinery and areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment at shift start/end.
• Assist with setup before production begins each morning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Follow directions and work across departments as needed.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Support sanitation and safety initiatives as required.

Skills

Night shift

Unsupervised work

Team cooperation

Strong work ethic

Machinery tear down

Clean up experience

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry experience preferred

Basic math functions

Job description

• 3rd Shift hours: 10 PM - 4 AM or 1 AM - 7 AM - Pay $22.35
• Benefits available Day One
• On the job training
• Referral Bonus

SHIFT DETAILS

• 3rd Shift hours: 10 PM - 4 AM or 1 AM - 7 AM - Pay $22.35
• Benefits available Day One
• On the job training
• Referral Bonus

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.