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Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Burke - Sanitation Laborer

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What they do

A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$36,510 / year median in Iowa

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

View More Jobs Burke - Sanitation Laborer Nevada, IA, United States Job Description 3rd
Shift:
10:00PM to 7:00
AM Pay:
$21.69 + $1.50 Shift Differential All team members must abide by all of Burke's plant safety rules! A Sanitation Laborer is responsible for the following duties: Cleaning and sanitizing all production areas; including: equipment, machinery, walls, floors, and ceilings Cleaning up excess meat from the floor using a squeegee or shovel Hosing down equipment and machinery with high pressure, hot water hoses Applying foam to all surfaces in production areas, scrubbing equipment and machinery, rinsing foam from equipment and machinery, applying sanitizers and oil/air mixtures to all surfaces in production areas Disassembling equipment and machinery for cleaning purposes, once clean reassembling equipment Vacuuming office areas, mopping floors of laboratory and break rooms, cleaning receiving docks, cleaning restrooms, and restocking bathroom supplies Will be exposed to dangerous and caustic chemicals, must be able to read and understand all chemical warnings Will be exposed to CO2, mechanical, and electrical hazards Working in temperatures ranging from -10 to 100+ degrees, most work areas will be hot, wet, and slippery
Required Physical Activities:
Standing Walking Moving on hands and knees Climbing in and under equipment Climbing ladders Working at heights Lifting up to 50 pounds Pushing Pulling Using stairs Must be able to handle high pressure hoses for extended periods of time
REQUIREMENTS
6 months of work history. 18 years or older
BENEFITS
Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance 401K Flexible Spending Account Profit-sharing Opportunities Short- and Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness Center Product Discounts Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety. Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 35806 Job Category Food Safety & Quality Assurance Posting Date 09/11/2026, 06:08 PM Apply Before 09/20/2026, 07:00 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1516 South D Avenue, Nevada, IA, 50201, US Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 1516 South D Avenue, Nevada, IA, 50201, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs See More Jobs

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
  • Health and Wellness Programs