Sanitation - Nights

Work at Simmons • Edgerton, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation Worker cleans and sanitizes processing areas and equipment in accordance with Simmons Foods guidelines and government regulations. The role uses cleaning tools and equipment and follows established safety, quality, and timing requirements so production can begin on time. The position also contributes to team operations, follows Simmons operating systems, and performs other duties in support of business objectives.

The shift runs Sunday through Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to midnight. The work takes place in a plant environment that may be wet, noisy, and subject to temperature extremes. The role requires regular standing, reaching, and moving around the facility, as well as lifting and carrying supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently in a plant environment.
• Ability to regularly stand, reach, and move about the facility.
• Ability to perform light to moderate physical effort.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes and in a wet, noisy environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment or supplies from floor level to above shoulder level.
• Ability to walk up and down ladders and climb into small, tight spaces.
• Use water-resistant/slip-resistant footwear, eye protection, gloves, an apron, hearing protection, hair nets, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience in a poultry or food processing organization.
• Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas using handheld high-pressure cleaning hoses and equipment, brooms, squeegees, or hands.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned according to established requirements, time constraints, and quality standards so production can begin on time.
• Follow guidelines for the proper use and safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices.
• Attend appropriate team meetings and contribute to team cohesiveness on matters such as direction, plans, budgets, and policy changes.
• Identify and raise issues that affect team cohesiveness, work supportively with the team to resolve them, and reinforce actions that support organizational synergy.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; consider how individual actions affect these systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed