What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor - Sanitation 3rd Shift Acorn position at Farmer Focus?
Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Overview:
As an Entry-Level Sanitation Team Member at Farmer Focus, you’ll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas to meet USDA standards. You’ll work closely with your team lead and fellow associates to ensure a safe, hygienic environment that supports our commitment to quality and food safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment, floors, and workspaces using approved chemicals and tools
- Follow safety protocols including proper use of PPE and handling of cleaning agents
- Assist with setup and teardown of sanitation equipment
- Report any safety or cleanliness concerns to the team lead
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Support team goals and contribute to a positive work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the team lead or supervisor
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and noisy environments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
Qualifications:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: Experience in food processing or industrial cleaning is a plus but not required. We provide on-the-job training.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Willingness to learn and follow sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
- Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.