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2nd Shift Sanitation Worker

Laitram Machinery
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Laitram Machinery is looking for a Sanitation Worker to assist with cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining production equipment, along with other tasks and responsibilities. This position will report directly to the Project Manager. The Food Sanitation Worker is a member of a cleaning crew whose duties are to clean and sanitize food processing plants, to meet Quality Control and Bacterial Standards imposed by the customer and applicable governmental agencies, such as the FDA. The cleaning crew is required to completely clean and sanitize the plant quickly and efficiently during relatively short time periods between the plant's normal production shifts, which typically requires that the sanitation worker work during late evenings/night/early mornings shifts (specific work shift to be determined by the supervisor) and possible overtime (weekends, days, evenings).

The sanitation worker is required to work in an environment that is wet, very humid and undergoes extreme temperature changes, from hot to very cold. Due to the changing environment, a worker must constantly be aware of the effects of these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation process.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for the duration of the production shift. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb, balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must infrequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Work hours are from 5:00pm to 1:30am

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment to ready the plant for production
  • Responsible for machinery preventive maintenance i.e. parts check, greasing
  • Responsible for minor disassembly and re-assembly of certain piece of equipment
  • Garbage removal from facility
  • Responsible for performing sanitation verification on equipment and other areas required
  • Responsible for the correct recording of all relevant record logs and documentation
  • Perform inspections on Equipment and Machinery
  • Frequently lift/move hoses, equipment, chemical containers weighing 20-80 lbs. throughout every work shift
  • Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts or other devices.
  • Wear employer-specified protective gear, gloves, face/eye shields, aprons, boots, etc. (to be supplied by employer).
  • Utilize chemical cleaning solution (with protective gear)
  • Perform varying tasks while standing, lifting, crouching, etc. during long periods of time.
  • Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with company safety protocols.
  • Exhibit teamwork and self management

Requirements

  • Self-motivated with proven leadership skills
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Must have a positive attitude
  • Must have good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment
  • Must understand basic English
  • Have flexible availability and the capacity to work overtime as needed
  • Prior experience in food environment a plus
  • Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift and move 50 lbs

BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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