Sanitation Worker (Yuma, AZ) Seasonal

BARKLEY AG GROUP • Yuma, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing plant equipment between production shifts and ensuring the facility is ready for production. It is a technical role focused on food safety and human safety. Sanitation workers complete cleaning and sanitizing before releasing plant equipment to production and use industrial cleaning chemicals daily, with care for their own safety and the safety of others.

The work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled, refrigerated industrial food manufacturing facility. The worker must be comfortable wearing a rain suit and personal protective equipment, including goggles, boots, sleeves, gloves, and a bump cap. The role is primarily on the night shift, with flexibility to work other hours and shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read in either English or Spanish.
• Punctuality, teamwork, initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a wet, refrigerated environment while wearing a rain suit and required PPE.
• Prolonged standing; hand dexterity and strength; repetitive hand movements; and occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling chemicals.
• Prior food processing sanitation experience.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities according to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Use industrial cleaning chemicals, including chlorinated alkaline soaps, degreasers, sanitizers, and acidified cleaning compounds.
• Maintain cleanliness standards by following SSOPs, conducting visual inspections, and responding to QA inspector feedback.
• Follow personal protective equipment, chemical handling, ladder safety, electrical safety, and general safety requirements.
• Follow procedures for diluting concentrated chemicals.
• Follow directions from the supervisor and crew lead to meet sanitation goals and cleanliness standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed