Sanitation 3rd shift

Pilgrim's • Marshville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a sanitation team member for its poultry processing operations. This hands-on role helps maintain cleanliness, safety, and food quality by cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work areas, and facilities according to USDA, food safety, and company standards. The employee uses cleaning tools and chemicals, follows sanitation procedures and safety requirements, and helps keep the work environment organized and ready for production. The position is fast-paced and requires reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekend work or overtime required. The role works in refrigerated conditions of 10°F to 40°F and heated condensate conditions of 100°F to 140°F. The base hourly rate is $21.81, with a $2.00 shift differential for third shift. New team members are subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks. Employment eligibility must be documented by the end of the third day of work.

Pilgrim’s is a global food company with more than 62,000 team members. It processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to customers in more than 100 countries, operating facilities in multiple U.S. states and international locations.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and apply common sense.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to work in refrigerated conditions ranging from 10°F to 40°F and heated condensate conditions ranging from 100°F to 140°F.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry, food industry, or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas according to USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards.
• Prepare, mix, and safely apply cleaning chemicals while following PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to confirm cleanliness and promptly report issues or hazards.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and properly storing tools and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a safety-focused environment.
• Follow sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Base hourly salary rate of $21.81, plus a $2.00 shift differential for third shift.

What This Job Offers

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