Sanitation Team Member - Mississippi Locations

Job Summary

The Hourly Associate, Sanitation Team Member, is responsible for performing steps of sanitary restoration on assigned equipment and services for which he or she has been specifically trained. With a main emphasis on safety, this individual will utilize industrial sanitizers and equipment to return equipment to a level of cleanliness compliant with USDA regulations. This individual must be a hard‑working, responsible individual willing to work with a team of hourly associates to achieve the same overall goal.

• High school diploma or GED – required.

• 0–1 year in the food processing industry or another heavy industry field – required.
• 2+ years in the food or protein industry – preferred.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess sound knowledge of steps to sanitary restoration.
• Must be knowledgeable in industrial safety practices such as Lock Out/Tag Out, HAZCOMM, and other areas.
• Must be legally employable in the United States and project a professional appearance and attitude.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred.

• Ensure sanitation team members are adequately trained and have necessary equipment and PPE.
• Communicate sanitation requirements from the Supervisor to team members.
• Ensure all required safety procedures are communicated to and understood by team members.
• Perform inspections of equipment before, during, and after the sanitation process.
• May be required to perform the duties of a sanitation team member.
• At times may be responsible for driving special equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts, upon receiving specialized training.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Communicate with team members, company managers, customer staff, and government officials.
• Be willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud, and wet).
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to customers, prospective customers, managers, and employees.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization, including management, supervisory, and entry-level hourly employees.
• Be dependable, competent, and willing to follow up on assigned tasks.