Job Description
SANITATION ASSOCIATE - FOOD PROCESSING
3rd Shift (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Columbus, OH Temp-to-Hire
MAKE FOOD SAFETY YOUR MISSION
Allied Reliability is seeking experienced Sanitation Associates for our premier client in the Columbus area. If you take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety, we want to talk to you!
THE ROLE
As a Sanitation Associate, you'll be responsible for maintaining critical food safety standards in a raw poultry processing facility. Using specialized equipment and following strict protocols, you'll ensure all processing areas meet rigorous cleanliness requirements before daily operations begin.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Operate high-pressure cleaning equipment to sanitize processing lines and packaging stations
Remove protein residue, fat, and soil from food processing equipment
Disassemble, clean, and sanitize conveyor systems, cutting equipment, and weighing stations
Follow precise chemical handling procedures to ensure proper sanitation
Complete detailed documentation verifying cleaning protocols were followed
Conduct pre-operational inspections before production restarts
Help train and support new team members
Maintain cleanliness in high-risk contamination zones
WHAT YOU BRING
2+ years of sanitation experience in food processing
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
Ability to read and follow detailed cleaning procedures
Experience working in cold, wet environments (below 40 ree;F)
Comfort working around raw meat products
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
Reliable attendance record and meticulous attention to detail
Willingness to work overnight hours and weekends as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Valid, unexpired driver's license required
Must pass background check and drug screening
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and work in refrigerated environments
Willingness to wear required PPE (rubber boots, gloves, face shields, etc.)Company Description
Allied Reliability specializes in protecting assets and driving reliability improvements for reciprocating and rotating machinery using proven solutions and in-depth application expertise. We leverage internal engineering, manufacturing, and project management capabilities, as well as the resources of leading manufacturing partners, to yield meaningful improvements in productivity, longevity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental compliance.
Full-time