Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods•Vineland, NJ

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator cleans and sanitizes food-processing equipment and related environmental surfaces according to company standards and applicable health laws. The role uses sanitation equipment and is responsible for setting up and operating assigned machines in production areas. Team members must be trained in lockout/tagout; training is provided upon hire. Duties may include disassembling equipment for cleaning, replacing equipment components, cleaning production and communal areas, and other tasks assigned by management. Team members may be rotated between areas or rooms as required. The facility is not currently accepting prior workers.

Requirements

At least six months of experience sanitizing food-processing equipment.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to work in a cold, wet, and humid environment.
Must observe required hygiene and safety procedures at all times.
Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
Must be able to perform repetitive bending, lifting, twisting, turning, and reaching at high and low levels frequently.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Remove product and materials from the assigned area.
Pre-rinse the area thoroughly, working from top to bottom.
Apply chemicals and soaps to assigned equipment and machinery, working from bottom to top.
Complete the final rinse and check the area for necessary corrections.
Clean production processing areas according to company and USDA standards.
Climb, bend, or squat as needed to clean high and low areas.
Hold and operate high-pressure water hoses or power washers for periods of time.
Return sanitation materials to their proper places when finished.
Set up and operate machines assigned to production areas.
Complete lockout/tagout training; training is provided upon hire.
Remove and replace blades, belts, hopper buckets, pans, and other components.
Disassemble equipment daily for proper cleaning.
Clean floors and drains and empty inedible material or trash into compactors and/or combos.
Periodically clean communal areas, including cafeterias, restrooms, and office areas, by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, and cleaning tables.
Perform other duties assigned by a lead, supervisor, or manager.
Rotate between areas or rooms as required.