Sanitation Operator – 3rd Shift – Zeeland, MI

Tyson Foods•Zeeland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for maintaining plant cleanliness in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule and applicable SSOPs. The role involves disassembling and reassembling equipment and machinery for cleaning, using hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents safely, operating high-pressure cleaning equipment, removing inedible material from machines and floors, and completing sanitation logs and other required paperwork. The operator also maintains high-pressure air and water hoses, drop stations, water guns, filters, and bag-house door seals, and performs other sanitation tasks as assigned. The position works on 3rd shift in a manufacturing plant. The schedule is variable, may include shifts of up to 12 hours, and requires working every Sunday and occasional holidays. The role may require working outdoors occasionally and communicating regularly with other departments and management.

Requirements

At least 3 months of work experience with the same employer listed on the application.
Ability to read and write, complete paperwork, and communicate effectively across management levels.
Ability to work every Sunday and occasional holidays.
Ability to work a variable schedule and shifts of up to 12 hours.
Willingness to work outdoors occasionally.
Willingness and ability to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach as required.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours on hard floors and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in cold, wet, humid, and extreme weather conditions, with occasional exposure to high places, confined spaces, extreme heat or cold, and vibration.
Ability to work for extended periods on concrete floors and wet or slippery surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant cleanliness according to the Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs.
Complete all required cleaning logs and on-the-job paperwork.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment and machinery for cleaning.
Use chemicals and cleaning agents safely in accordance with applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
Use high-pressure water hoses and high-pressure air wands to clean equipment.
Perform dry pick-up of inedible material from machines and floors.
Maintain high-pressure air and water hoses, drop stations, and water guns.
Change socks/filters according to schedule and maintain bag-house door seals.
Communicate regularly with various departments and across management levels.
Perform all positions in rotation, if applicable.
Comply with safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements.
Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor.