Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available Day One

On the job training

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wayne Farms is hiring for a 3rd shift sanitation role. Hours are 10 PM–4 AM or 1 AM–7 AM, with pay of $22.35 per hour. Benefits begin day one, on-the-job training, and a referral bonus are offered.

The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining areas, assisting setup, and handling cleaning chemicals in a fast-paced poultry facility. Eligible applicants should be able to work nights and extended shifts, lift and move components, and follow safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work nights and extended shift hours.
• Experience with cleaning and sanitation of machinery is a plus.
• Poultry processing environment experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned area and manage parts such as gaskets and replacements.
• Assist in setup in the assigned department or other lines.
• Handle cleaning solutions and other chemicals and ensure proper usage.
• Clean machinery and areas with chemicals as required.
• Perform tasks assigned by supervisors and management.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Cooperate with supervisors

Work ethic

Machinery tear down/setup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

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

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 andcoworkers.
• 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.

Wayne Farms

Together, we make chicken amazing. A career that makes an amazing difference starts here by feeding a growing world.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is a leading poultry producer, offering a diverse range of high-quality products while prioritizing integrity and responsible practices across its extensive operations.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2022

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