Sanitor 3Rd Shift

Jbs Usa • Columbia, MO

8d

About The Position

Sanitors are the first line of defense in food safety, verifying that work areas and machinery meet internal and USDA sanitary requirements before production starts each day. The role requires self-motivation and the ability to work with little supervision. Sanitors clean and inspect equipment and production areas, identify contamination or unsafe conditions, and help ensure rooms are ready for production. They also conduct sanitation testing, maintain HACCP records, communicate findings, and support training and continuous food-safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate computer skills, including entering data and using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to handle and be exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Clear vision, hearing, and speech to communicate effectively.
• Good attendance and safety records.
• Must meet company standards for background and reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize equipment and ensure it is free of debris; manage cleaning personnel in areas that need re-cleaning.
• Ensure production machinery is clean and proper cleaning procedures are followed, working with the team to make corrections when needed.
• Report unsafe conditions that may occur overnight.
• Apply sanitizer where needed to drains.
• Ensure rooms are ready for production, including having no condensation or pools of water.
• Select areas for testing at specified stages of the sanitation process and test equipment and rooms for contaminants.
• Analyze information, conduct tests, investigate problems, and receive feedback to resolve issues.
• Communicate findings to QA Leads, Supervisors, plant management, and other appropriate personnel.
• Understand the HACCP process; test, record, and file data required to satisfy HACCP.
• Help educate, train, and audit the HACCP process on an ongoing basis to ensure food safety.
• Assist with assembling or revising training processes and use training tools to train new or backup employees in Pre-Op, Sanitation, and QA departments.
• Promote and support work teams, helping motivate employees and resolve conflicts.
• Use training to help maintain a positive, productive attitude and achieve work goals.
• Perform general or preventive maintenance and cleaning of testing and sampling equipment during use, following manufacturer recommendations or SOPs.
• Notify the QC Lead or Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• Follow company and plant safety policies, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out, proper lifting, PPE, and safe walking and stepping procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical coverage, 401(k), and free tuition to select schools.
• Opportunity for career growth, with a preference for promoting internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities.
• Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities through Hometown Strong.

What This Job Offers

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