Sanitation 3rd Shift

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first, always.

Join our sanitation team and help ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality across our poultry processing operations. In this essential hands-on role, you'll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to meet strict USDA, food safety, and company sanitation requirements. You'll use cleaning tools and chemicals, follow detailed sanitation procedures, and help maintain a safe, organized environment for all team members.

This is a fast-paced position where reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are critical. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a team focused on excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our plants

• 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 all PPE and safety requirements.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to ensure proper cleanliness and report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment by removing debris, rinsing surfaces, and ensuring proper storage of tools and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and support a positive, safety-focused environment.
• Follow detailed sanitation procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all safety, food safety, and biosecurity guidelines.
• Perform additional sanitation duties as needed to support production readiness and meet operational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Education:

High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Experience:

Poultry, food industry, manufacturing, or industrial sanitation experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to multitask and work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Why Work for Pilgrim's ?

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.

Base Hourly Rate: $17.71

Shift Differential: $1 .00 shift differential for 2n d and 3rd shift

Perfect Attendance Incentive: $3 .00 extra per hour for per fect attendance.

Career Development:
Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Better Futures Program

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About Us

Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our Vision :
To become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our Core Values :
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.

Unsolicited Assistance:
Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously…