Sanitation Operator PR03 - Cleanup - 3rd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator (Sanitarian) maintains plant cleanliness in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule and applicable SSOPs. The role involves disassembling and reassembling equipment and machinery, cleaning with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure equipment, and removing inedible material from machines and floors. The operator completes cleaning logs and other required paperwork, maintains sanitation equipment and supplies, and performs additional tasks as assigned. The position is limited to team members currently working at the facility or complex; team members at other Tyson facilities should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write, complete on-the-job paperwork, and communicate effectively across all management levels.
Must be able to work safely with various chemicals and cleaning agents.
Must be able to use high-pressure water hoses and high-pressure air wands.
Must be able to work every Sunday and occasional holidays, follow a variable schedule, and work up to 12 hours in one shift.
Must be willing to work outside on occasion.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach as required.
Must be able to stand for 8–12 hours on hard floors, perform repetitive motions, and work in a cold, damp environment on slippery walking surfaces.
At application, team members must have been in their current position for 90 days, have no suspensions or more than three written warnings within the past year, and have fewer than four attendance points.
A team member who withdraws an application or declines a position once will be restricted from applying to additional positions for six months.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant cleanliness according to the Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs.
Complete all required cleaning logs.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment and machinery for cleaning.
Use chemicals and cleaning agents safely according to applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
Use a high-pressure water hose and high-pressure air wand to clean equipment.
Perform dry pickup of inedible material from machines and floors.
Maintain high-pressure air and water hoses, drop stations, and water guns.
Change socks and filters on schedule and maintain bag house door seals.
Communicate regularly with various departments and across management levels.
Work every Sunday and occasional holidays, follow a variable schedule, and work shifts of up to 12 hours.
Work outside on occasion.
Comply with safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements.
Perform all positions in the rotation, if applicable.
Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor.