3rd Shift Sanitation Technician

Summary of Role & Responsibilities

The Sanitation Technician position is a sanitation-based member of the Production Department. The Sanitation Technician position is chiefly responsible for cleaning and sanitizing Joyce Farms poultry production plant to meet Quality Control standards imposed by applicable government agencies, such as USDA. The hours for this position are approximately 10pm to 7am

Essential Job Functions/Duties

Below is a brief outline of the essential job functions and duties, which may be adjusted by management from time to time.

1. Clean and sanitize processing areas after first shift processing is complete, to include walls, floors, ceilings, and equipment.

2. Complete all paperwork daily to include sanitation records for USDA verification in an accurate and legible manner.

3. Disassemble and Reassemble equipment when necessary to configure for production operations.

4. Squeegee floors and shovel excess product into condemn barrels.

5. Comply with all lock out tag out procedures to safely deactivate assigned equipment.

6. Pre-rinse, apply soap foam, and rinse assigned equipment and areas.

7. Self-inspect areas for cleaning adequacy.

8. Complete condemned product dumps in accordance with Offal procedures.

9. Maintain positive communications with and provide required support to sanitation personnel to ensure continuity of plant operations.

10. Continuous improvement mindset (always question processes, eliminate wastes, and work toward optimization)

Qualifications & Education Requirements
11. High school graduate or equivalent required, but relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Skills

12. Prior sanitation experience preferred, but not required.

13. Active Listening – Giving full attention to what Sanitation Personnel are saying, taking time to understand points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.

14. Good oral and written communication skills – talking to others to convey information effectively.

15. Good analytical and problems solving skills – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

16. Monitoring/Assessing performance of self and subordinates to make improvements or take corrective action.

Physical/Mental Requirements

17. Will primarily work in a cold, wet environment, and must be able to transition from wet and cold to dry and dusty environments without issue.

18. May be required to lift, push, pull 50 pounds within an 8 hour or more period.

19. May be required to frequently sit, stand or walk within an 8 hour or more period.

20. Must wear PPE such as safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection.

21. Must be analytical and think critically.

22. Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others.

23. Must be able to follow instructions and provide results.

24. Must be a self-starter.

25. Must maintain professionalism and grow subordinates through positive reinforcement.

26. Must possess and present a strong work ethic.

Work Styles

27. Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling of obligations.

28. Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work task.

29. Cooperation – Job requires team work and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude.

30. Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.

31. Achievement/Effort – Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Additional Notes Joyce Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions are at-will. This organization participates in E-Verify, Background Checks and Pre-employment Drug Screens MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person