Prepared Plant Sanitation

Koch Foods•Morton, MS

About The Position

A Sanitation Worker cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, production areas, and other parts of the plant to meet company and food safety standards. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing machinery, conveyors, tables, walls, floors, drains, and other facility areas; disassembling and reassembling equipment as needed; and using cleaning chemicals and pressure-washing equipment in accordance with procedures and safety requirements. Workers remove food debris and other waste, inspect cleaned areas, handle and dispose of chemicals and waste properly, follow required safety and food-safety standards, and complete sanitation records and checklists. The position is scheduled for the third shift, approximately midnight to 6:00 a.m., with a starting pay rate of $16.40 per hour. Workers must be willing to work scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, hoses, pressure washers, and basic cleaning equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be dependable and willing to work scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous sanitation, janitorial, food processing, or poultry plant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize processing equipment, machinery, conveyors, tables, walls, floors, drains, and other facility areas.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for proper cleaning and sanitation.
Use cleaning chemicals, detergents, sanitizers, and pressure-washing equipment according to company procedures and safety requirements.
Follow established sanitation procedures and schedules to ensure areas meet company and food safety standards.
Remove food debris, grease, blood, feathers, and other waste from production areas.
Inspect cleaned areas and equipment to ensure they meet sanitation requirements.
Report damaged equipment, leaks, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
Properly handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and waste.
Follow USDA, HACCP, food safety, OSHA, and company sanitation requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
Complete sanitation records, checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.