Truck & Trailer Sanitizer | Fast-Paced Wash

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Harris (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for a Sanitation Associate to clean and sanitize trucks, trailers, and facility spaces in our Missouri location. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions, with weekend/evening shifts and on-call responsibilities.

START PAY is $18.25 hourly, and safety policies guide all tasks under IPS. Key duties include washing vehicles, maintaining equipment, and helping with environmental, biosecurity, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 60 hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to operate a tractor trailer inside the truck yard. Backing skills required to move trailers in and out of the wash bays.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Washes and sanitizes trucks and trailers.
• Cleans interiors and exteriors of cars and pickup trucks when required.
• Assists Sanitation Lead Person in maintaining washing equipment by properly cleaning and storing equipment.
• Follows the safety requirements of the Injury Prevention System (IPS).
• Abides by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by management.
• Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of management
• Works as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and goals.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental, biosecurity and safety laws and procedures.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor. Assist with grounds and facility upkeep by cutting grass, take out trash, and cleaning inside and outside the facility when required.
• Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for a Sanitation Associate to clean and sanitize trucks, trailers, and facility spaces in our Missouri location. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions, with weekend/evening shifts and on-call responsibilities.

START PAY is $18.25 hourly, and safety policies guide all tasks under IPS. Key duties include washing vehicles, maintaining equipment, and helping with environmental, biosecurity, and safety compliance.