Sanitation Laborer - 3rd shift

About the role

Join our team as a Sanitation Laborer and help power a clean, safe, and successful operation! In this essential role, you’ll be part of the team that keeps our facility spotless and production-ready. You’ll work with specialized cleaning tools and equipment to remove buildup, support food safety goals, and ensure our processing areas meet rigorous USDA and company standards. If you take pride in creating a safe and sanitary environment, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a big impact behind the scenes, this is the role for you!

Perdue Foods aims to become the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers globally. As part of Perdue Farms—a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business—we blend tradition with innovation. Our culture values teamwork, integrity, and respect, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice matters and associates are encouraged to contribute to shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble equipment as necessary to properly clean.
• Use water, chemicals, and scrub pads to clean equipment to a level acceptable to USDA and Perdue QA.
• Wipe down condensation in your area after completing the cleaning process.
• Train and use Lock out / Tag out procedures.
• Wear all necessary safety equipment such as steel-toed boots, bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, rain suits, and ear plugs.
• Assemble some equipment in certain areas for production startup.
• Follow all reasonable requests by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, including working with other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.
• High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes.
• Must be able to work in temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required.
• May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 28°F and 100°F.
• May handle products varying in temperatures between 25°F to 50°F.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Must be able to work with corrosive chemicals.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in poultry and food processing facilities.
• Wet environment—rain suits required.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 12:30 AM – 6:30 AM.