diff --git a/mms/model_service_worker.py b/mms/model_service_worker.py
index 164d463b1..1cbbe4495 100644
--- a/mms/model_service_worker.py
+++ b/mms/model_service_worker.py
@@ -161,6 +161,7 @@ def sigterm_handler(self):
                 os.remove(node)
             except OSError:
                 pass
+        sys.exit(0)
 
     def start_worker(self, cl_socket):
         """