Sanitation

Pilgrim's • Waco, TX

4d

About The Position

The Sanitation Hourly team member helps maintain cleanliness, safety, and food quality across Pilgrim’s poultry processing operations. This hands-on role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities in accordance with USDA, food safety, and company requirements. The position uses cleaning tools and chemicals and follows detailed sanitation procedures in a fast-paced environment where reliability, attention to detail, and safety are important.

The work may involve refrigerated conditions, repetitive physical activity, and safely handling sanitation chemicals, water, and required personal protective equipment. The position supports production readiness and operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 40°F.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work safely with sanitation chemicals, water, and required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Poultry, food industry, manufacturing, or industrial sanitation experience.

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, ensuring cleanliness and promptly reporting issues or hazards.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and storing tools and chemicals properly.
• Collaborate with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, 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.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts.
• $3.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures Program

What This Job Offers

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