Sanitation Hourly

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, safety is a condition, and team-member safety comes first. The Sanitation Hourly team helps maintain cleanliness, safety, and food quality across poultry-processing operations. This hands-on role cleans and sanitizes equipment, production areas, and facilities in accordance with USDA, food-safety, and company sanitation requirements. Team members use cleaning tools and chemicals, follow detailed sanitation procedures, and help maintain a safe, organized environment. The position is fast-paced and requires reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekend work or overtime required. The work environment may be refrigerated, with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F. The base hourly rate is $17.75, with a $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts and a $1.00-per-hour perfect-attendance incentive.

Pilgrim’s offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment; sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave; and a 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule. The company also offers continuous learning and career-growth programs. Post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks are conducted for new team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is 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 is a plus.

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 personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to confirm cleanliness, and promptly report 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 detailed 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

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts.
• $1.00-per-hour perfect-attendance incentive.

What This Job Offers

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