Sanitation Technician

About the role

Clean and maintain assigned area. Maintain control of all parts, including gaskets and replacement of broken or missing parts. Assist in setting up the assigned department or other lines. Responsible for mixing cleaning solutions and other chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Use chemicals to clean and sanitize all assigned machinery and areas.
• Tear down machinery at the beginning of the cleanup shift.
• Help set up before production starts in the morning.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor, area leader, Sanitation Manager, or members of management.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.
• Clean-up (parts) experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (45°F / 4°C).
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO₂, and moving production equipment.
• Handle a 900 PSI water hose continually.
• Lift 10–50 lbs, including moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Climb up and down ladders daily.
• Stoop and reach overhead (bending & twisting).