Sanitation STJ02-4

Daily's • Saint Joseph, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Daily’s Premium Meats as a Sanitation Technician responsible for nightly sanitation of the entire plant, with a primary focus on cleaning and sanitizing machines, equipment, and surfaces. The role involves manual labor in a fast-paced production environment and requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in cold, wet conditions. Typical shift hours are 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.; hours may vary based on business needs. The employee must complete required Safety, Chemical, and Lock Out Tag Out training certifications. The high school diploma/GED and related experience or training described below are preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be physically capable of standing and walking for 100% of the shift on concrete flooring.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; the physical demands section also states regular lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, and sometimes pushing or moving up to 300 pounds.
• Must be able to perform hard manual labor for an eight-hour shift in an environment averaging 42 degrees and described as cold and wet.
• Must complete required Safety, Chemical, and Lock Out Tag Out training certifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Bilingual skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, and surfaces according to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mop, scrub, and dry equipment and facilities, navigating around machine belts, chains, conveyors, and other systems as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning and sanitation.
• Safely handle and effectively apply cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and functionality, and report issues for timely repair.
• Dispose of waste according to company policies and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and comply with food safety regulations.
• Perform nightly sanitation of the entire plant, with primary focus on machines, equipment, and surfaces.

What This Job Offers

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