Job Description

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Sanitation Laborer

  

Job Summary

Sanitation team members play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe production environment. Using industrial sanitizers and equipment, you’ll ensure all areas meet USDA standards for cleanliness. Safety, teamwork, and reliability are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment
• Follow all required safety and food safety/GMP training
• Operate sanitation tools and equipment (e.g., high-pressure hose)
• Maintain compliance with USDA regulations
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet sanitation goals

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work in refrigerated areas (10°F to 40°F)
• Stand and walk for most of the shift on concrete floors
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Perform repetitive motion tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Work overtime as needed
• Use required protective equipment: safety glasses/goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older to apply
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience helpful but not required

Pay & Schedule

• Base Pay: $19.85/hour + $1.00 shift differential
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, including holidays and occasional weekends

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Affordable life, disability, and prescription drug coverage
• Better Futures Program: Up to two years of community college tuition paid for employees and dependents

Additional Information

• Post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks required
• Employment eligibility verification required by day three of employment

About Us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. We process, prepare, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to customers in over 100 countries. Our mission is to be the best in all we do—providing quality products, building trust with suppliers, creating profitability for shareholders, and offering a better future for our team members.

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do 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 JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral. 

EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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