Sanitation Technician

Wayne Farms • Georgia - Pendergrass Plant, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas, managing parts, and assisting with setup in production lines. This role involves preparing and using cleaning solutions and chemicals, tearing down machinery for cleaning, and setting up equipment before production begins. The technician must be able to work independently, follow directions, and perform various tasks as assigned by management and supervisors.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.
• Clean up (parts) experience.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.
• Handle a 900 PSI water hose continually.
• Lift 10-50 lbs to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Climb up and down ladders in a daily work schedule.
• Stoop and reach overhead (bending & twisting).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Poultry experience preferred but not required.
• Basic Chemical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Use chemicals to clean and sanitize all machinery and areas assigned to.
• Tear down machinery at the beginning of the cleanup shift.
• Help set up before production starts up in the morning.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor, area leader and Sanitation Manager.
• Do all tasks assigned by members of management.
• Follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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