Environmental Service Tech Specialist
Job Description:
Pay
$19.29-21.69 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule
1st Shift, Monday - Thursday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sunday overtime, clock out for lunch (other days and hours as needed)
On-site
Location
Plant 3
555 McKee Dr., Gentry AR 72734
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environment Sanitation Department Technician Specialist
to join our Environmental Sanitation Department team. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment using high-pressure systems, operating specialized washing equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards in various environments. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning areas designated by the Master Sanitation System (MSS) or assigned by the supervisor
- Sanitizing line equipment and conducting environmental cleaning
- Working in diverse environments, including hot/cold, wet/dry, floor-level, and heights
- Lifting up to 40 lbs. and working safely around moving equipment
- Handling and working with various cleaning chemicals
- Reading and following production schedules
- Attending specialized training as required
Note: Applicants with allergies should be aware that soy flour, raw and cooked peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and possibly other tree nuts may be present in the work environment and may need to be handled as part of normal job duties
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain a Scissor Lift License
- Basic computer skills
- High initiative, self-motivation, and minimal supervision required
- Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
- Good work ethic, attendance, and safety record
- Knowledge of and adherence to food safety and product purity procedures
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple cleaning activities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills with peers and management
- Willingness to work flexible hours and handle physically demanding tasks in varying climates
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous industrial cleaning experience
- Experience in food processing or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing cleaning processes and procedures
- Basic knowledge of sanitation equipment function and operation
- Training or experience in operating lift equipment
- Related training, such as blood borne pathogens, confined space, lockout systems, dust hazard, and chemical management
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Profit-sharing cash bonus program
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
- Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
- Supplemental plans, including life insurance
- Fully paid parental leave
- Health Center and Pharmacy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Credit Union
- Exercise and recreation facility
- Wellness programs with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
Date Posted: 2025-10-01
Requisition Number: R0032269
Job Category: Janitorial/Sanitation
Location: Gentry, AR
Job Profile: MG0914 - ESD Technician Specialist
EOE: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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