Sanitation

Sanitation Location: Cold Spring, MN, United States Date Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Category: Hourly Sanitation Description Sanitation Worker Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as an hourly Sanitation Worker! This position starts at $19.71/hour plus $1/hour shift differential and offers a $4/hour perfect attendance bonus that is paid out weekly. Benefits include: Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service) Paid sick time Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more 401K contributions on day 1 of employment Quality Pilgrim's poultry products at great savings Onsite cafeteria Advancement opportunities Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents! At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. POSITION SUMMARY: Sanitation Workers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas on a daily basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Disassemble production equipment to allow for thorough cleaning. Rinse down area with high-pressure hoses. Foam equipment and work area and then scrub them as needed. Rinse equipment and work area to ensure all chemicals and soils are removed. Inspect cleaned equipment and work area to ensure cleanliness. Reassemble equipment in work area. Report all mechanical problems to Supervisor, Lead, or Maintenance. Complete mandatory safety, food safety/GMP, and chemical training as outlined for the job assignment. Other duties as required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of sanitation procedures and sanitation chemicals preferred. Food or production/manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs. Ability to work from ladder and personal/scissor lift. Ability to work in a hot, high humidity environment. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to use hands for 8-11 hours per day Ability to work with industrial strength chemicals Excellent attendance required. Ability to work overtime as assigned. Ability to multitask and work quickly with repetitive motion work. Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense to deal with problems in standardized situations Must be a team player. Must have good communication skills. Good hand and eye coordination required. Must maintain good personal hygiene To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ABOUT PILGRIM’S: Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. EOE, including disability/vets