Sanitation Hourly

About the role

Join our sanitation team and help ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality across our poultry processing operations. In this essential hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to meet strict USDA, food safety, and company sanitation requirements. You’ll use cleaning tools and chemicals, follow detailed sanitation procedures, and help maintain a safe, organized environment for all team members. This is a fast-paced position where reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are critical.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas according to USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards.
• Prepare, mix, and safely apply cleaning chemicals while following all PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to ensure proper cleanliness and report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and ensuring proper storage of tools and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
• Follow detailed sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and meet operational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Poultry, food industry, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $3.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance.
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Pay

Base hourly salary rate of $20.05 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Schedule

Monday-Friday with some weekend work or overtime required.