Sanitation Hourly - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Pilgrim's • Mt. Pleasant, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Pilgrim’s sanitation team and help maintain cleanliness, safety, and food quality across poultry processing operations. This hands-on role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities in accordance with USDA, food safety, and company requirements. The work uses cleaning tools and chemicals and requires following detailed sanitation procedures in a fast-paced environment where reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety are important.

The position requires working in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 40 pounds. The listed base hourly rate is $17.50, with a $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts. Pilgrim’s conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members after an offer and before employment begins.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work as 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.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Poultry, food industry, or manufacturing experience.

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 PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation, ensuring they are clean and promptly reporting issues or hazards.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and properly storing tools and chemicals.
• Collaborate with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
• Follow sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career development through continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED