Sanitation Opr-Formulation 3rd Shift-Enterprise-Enid (OK)

Tyson•Enid, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for operating and disassembling production equipment, including blenders, cookers, fryers, mixers, and packing machines, for cleaning and sanitizing. The role also cleans work areas and prepares equipment for inspection and startup while following food safety practices, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position is full-time in Enid, Oklahoma, on third shift, with starting pay of $19.90 per hour plus a $0.85 shift differential. The operator cleans assigned equipment using high-pressure hoses and chemical cleaners; examines machine parts for excessive wear; prepares equipment for reassembly; and ensures guards are replaced after cleaning. Duties also include safe use and inspection of tools and equipment, maintaining orderly work areas and properly storing or disposing of cleaning chemicals, and communicating with other departments to make effective use of equipment downtime. The role includes Lock Out Tag Out responsibilities and requires the relevant certification, as well as Fall Protection and Confined Space training and Powered Industrial Truck certification. The job requires the ability to perform the listed physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation. These include repeatedly pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 75 pounds or more as needed; standing and walking on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day; working in temperatures ranging from 45 to 100 degrees; repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling; reaching frequently at high and low levels; and climbing step ladders or stairs. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

At least six months of work history with one employer in the past 24 months for skilled positions.
Follow instructions and communicate effectively.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing and able to work overtime and weekends.
Obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
Complete Lock Out Tag Out certification, Fall Protection, and Confined Space training.
Prior Tyson workers must observe a 365-day waiting period; prior employment with the company is limited to no more than three times.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment such as blenders, cookers, fryers, mixers, and packing machines, as assigned.
Disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment and production work areas.
Prepare equipment for inspection and startup, including reassembling equipment after cleaning and replacing removed guards.
Clean assigned equipment safely using high-pressure hoses and chemical cleaners.
Inspect and monitor product and examine machine parts and components for excessive wear.
Follow procedures to meet USDA and Quality Control regulations, food safety practices, and company policies.
Coordinate with other departments to use equipment downtime efficiently for maintenance.
Use tools and equipment safely and ensure hand tools are free of defects.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, including proper storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with applicable requirements and company policy.
Perform Lock Out Tag Out responsibilities and other work assigned by the supervisor.