SANITATION WORKER-FL

Ujz-Foods; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCLE JOHN'S PRIDE, LLC in Tampa, FL is seeking an overnight sanitation worker for 3rd shift (7:00 PM–6:00 AM) with some weekend work. You will deep-clean, sanitize, and inspect meat-cutting equipment and rooms during off-hours to meet federal safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling caustic chemicals, performing swab tests, and maintaining accurate compliance logs. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related lab experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of food industrial/product development lab experience preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, wash, sanitize, and reassemble heavy meat-processing machinery and surfaces.
• Safely mix and apply industrial caustic chemicals and sanitizers with high-pressure tools.
• Follow USDA, HACCP, and GMP protocols for compliance.
• Inspect areas and perform sanitation tests; complete logs and paperwork.
• Remove waste and maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Collaborate with management across departments; demonstrate punctuality.

Skills

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Team development

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year food lab experience

Job description

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Full Time UNCLE JOHN'S PRIDE, LLC, Tampa, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

Must be able to work 3rd shift overnight (7:00pm to 6:00am) and some weekends

A meat processing overnight sanitation job description involves deep-cleaning, sanitizing, and inspecting industrial meat-cutting equipment and processing rooms during off-hours to meet strict federal food safety standards .

To be vigilant regarding the sanitation conditions and protocols. Ther primary goal is to ensure that products meet rigorous standards while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Care: Disassemble, wash, sanitize, and reassemble heavy meat-processing machinery, conveyors, and food-contact surfaces.
• Chemical Handling: Mix, dilute, and apply industrial caustic chemicals and sanitizers safely using high-pressure hoses and specialized tools.
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow strict guidelines including USDA, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) protocols.
• Testing and Documentation: Inspect clean areas, run organic or bacterial swab tests, and complete sanitation paperwork and compliance logs.
• Waste Removal: Clear organic waste, debris, and packaging materials to maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace
• Needs to be vigilant on being able to pick up on the sanitation conditions of plant.
• Needs to be able to work interdepartmentally with management.
• Must be punctual.
• Needs to know and understand GMP’s and SSOPs.
• Needs to be HACCP trained and understand all CCP requirements and CAPA.
• Collect prior day’s CCP, SSOP, and other documents required for review. Check them for accuracy and completion.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Environment: Work in cold, wet, damp, and sometimes freezing production rooms (temperatures can drop below 32°F).
• Physical Demand: Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift heavy weights (often 50 to 70 lbs) for extended night shifts.
• Schedule: Typically overnight shifts (e.g., 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM), working independently or on a team without constant supervision

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma: or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of food industrial/product development lab experience required. Internships will be considered as experience.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Understanding or Payroll systems, HRIS systems, Labor Laws
• Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and coach, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Ability to assess and manage conflict resolution, multitasking, interpersonal skills, and the highest form of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. Must be able to stand for periods of time with frequent moving. Must have taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside a central heated and air-conditioned office building. There may be a need to enter and walk through a manufacturing setting and wear appropriate PPE. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Manufacturing facility is refrigerated.