Company Overview
Wilcox Farms has facilities located in Washington, Oregon, and Montana, is a family-owned, award winning, organic and cage-free egg company that produces high quality, incredibly fresh eggs all across the Pacific Northwest. We believe in the principles of humane farm animal care and are leading the way to becoming 100% cage-free. We employ great people who are motivated to work hard and get rewarded with great pay and full benefits (medical, dental, retirement, time off) for employees and their families
Interested candidates should apply online at Indeed
Or apply in person at 40400 Harts Lake Valley Rd, Roy, WA 98580
Wilcox Farms provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wilcox Farms complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Sanitation Lead! Thie role will be leading our sanitation crew at our Egg Processing Plant. This role is responsible for ensuring all production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized to meet or exceed USDA and food safety standards.
Sanitation Technicians play a critical role in maintaining food safety, product quality, and operational excellence.
Location: In-Person
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sanitation
Schedule: Sunday through Saturday, 4:30PM to 3:00AM
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (Required)
- Industrial Sanitation: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support team operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
- Train employees on food safety (HACCP, GMP, USDA), sanitation, and operational procedures
- Maintain knowledge of plant operations, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards
- Track inventory, maintain records, and oversee product testing and QA sampling
- Perform and oversee sanitation duties, including disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling equipment
- Clean and sanitize facility areas (floors, walls, drains, restrooms) to meet USDA standards
- Safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow all safety protocols
- Assist with processing operations, cross-train in multiple departments, and fill in as needed
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks (certification required)
- Support performance management and help improve team efficiency and procedures
- Work flexible/variable shifts and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications and Requirements
Required:
- Ability to perform all essential duties safely and effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish preferred).
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred:
- Sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.
- Basic maintenance and electrical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Skills & Abilities
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
- Fine motor manipulation.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs consistently.
- Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to work in a wet and temperature-variable environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Our Culture at Wilcox Farms
At Wilcox Farms, we are customer-driven and committed to quality. We value team members who demonstrate the following attributes:
- Customer Focus
- Driven for Quality
- Teamwork
- Lead by Example
- Action-Oriented Attitude
- Strong Communication
- Fairness and Consistency
- Ability to Handle Conflict Professionally
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (Required)
- Industrial Sanitation: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
