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Role overview

Pilgrim’s is hiring a sanitation laborer for its Enterprise, Alabama plant. This is a hands-on, full-time onsite position on the schedule of Sunday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The role is centered on keeping poultry processing spaces clean, safe, and compliant with food safety expectations.

Safety is treated as a non-negotiable priority. The team member in this role will help maintain sanitation standards across equipment, production zones, and facility areas while following detailed procedures and working in a fast-moving environment.

Key duties

• Clean and disinfect production machines, tools, and work areas in line with USDA, food safety, and company sanitation rules.
• Measure, prepare, and use cleaning chemicals safely while following PPE and other safety instructions.
• Check equipment and cleaned areas to confirm they meet sanitation standards and quickly report any problems or hazards.
• Keep the work area orderly by removing waste, rinsing surfaces, and storing tools and chemicals correctly.
• Coordinate with coworkers to finish sanitation tasks efficiently and support a strong safety culture.
• Follow sanitation SOPs along with food safety, safety, and biosecurity requirements.
• Take on additional sanitation work as needed to help production stay ready.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience in poultry, food processing, or manufacturing is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• Good communication skills and the ability to understand instructions and apply common sense.
• Strong attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset.
• Must be able to work in refrigerated conditions between 10°F and 40°F.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Schedule and work conditions

Regular hours are Sunday to Friday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The role may also require weekend work or overtime depending on business needs.

Benefits and growth

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage start after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) matching begins after the first year of service and follows the company’s vesting schedule.
• Access to learning and development programs designed to support career growth.
• Better Futures program mentioned by the employer.

Screening and compliance

The company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks after an offer is made and before employment starts. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third working day, as required by law.

About the company

Pilgrim’s is a global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. It processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in over 100 countries. The company operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities across 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

The company’s mission is to be the best in everything it does, with a strong focus on serving customers, building trust with suppliers, delivering shareholder profitability, and creating a better future for team members. Its core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity. Equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Additional information

Unsolicited assistance from recruitment vendors is not accepted. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and pre-approved search agreement will be owned by the company, and no fee will be paid if such a candidate is hired.