Sanitation Specialist

Job Description

Hours: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 6pm-2:30am

Pay: $17.00 per hour

• Clean and sanitize processing area and equipment following USDA guidelines during the evening shift
• Disassemble, handle, and reassemble equipment to maintain cleanliness and food safety
• Ensure cleaning chemical concentrations, times, temperatures, and flows meet safety and cleaning standards
• Follow all sanitation, plant, area‑specific, and equipment‐specific safe practices and GMP standards
• Safely and efficiently operate Clean In Place and Clean Out of Place systems
• Complete all documentation, communication and record‑keeping requirements accurately and on time
• Inspect sanitation work and follow up to ensure operating and sanitation standards are met for a safe and effective start of plant processing
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Organized, self‑motivated, and able to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding and ability to execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) consistently
• Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation preferred

• Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, carrying, repetitive wiping, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, kneeling, crouching/squatting as required
• Work often at heights on ladders and step‑lifts up to 30 feet for cleaning ceiling tiles, pipes, and equipment tops
• Use of mops, buckets, rags, scrub brushes, hoses, power washers, scrapers, air hoses, pallet jack, etc.

• High school diploma or GED preferred; not required
• Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience/training or equivalent
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment
• Knowledge of Chemical & Lock‑Out Tag‑Out procedures, once trained
• Effective communication with peers, subordinates, and leaders
• Drive continuous improvement of support activities
• Problem‑solving and proactive handling of work‑related issues
• Basic math skills and following simple multi‑step instructions

The work environment is a plant setting with variable temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement, wet/slippery floors, and possible travel may occur.

Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The company follows E‑Verify procedures and employees must provide Form I‑9 documentation to confirm work authorization. All information is kept confidential per EEO guidelines.