MTO SANITATION TEAM LEAD

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball in Mount Olive, NC, is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead to support the Sanitation Supervisor by guiding team members in cleaning production equipment and work areas. You will manage cleaning chemicals, sanitizers and safety programs to ensure GMP and HACCP compliance.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to work overtime and weekends, and a commitment to product safety in a high‑noise, food processing plant. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience or training is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and typing tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to sanitation team members to execute cleaning and sanitizing per guidance.
• Troubleshoots sanitation issues with management and helps update policies and procedures.
• Ensures sanitation resources and safety programs are in place and followed.
• Trains sanitation workers and reports major issues to senior management.
• Performs daily sanitation of processing lines and maintains product safety.

Skills

Leadership

Basic math

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Sanitation Team Lead, you will support the Sanitation Supervisor on guiding team members on the proper techniques of cleaning production equipment, machines and work areas of our food manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for handling and preparing cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, chemical concentrations, and handling and storing the chemicals. The sanitation team lead is expected to report any potential contamination issues and any safety concerns that may arise as part of the sanitation process.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to team members to execute cleaning and sanitizing to an effective level as instructed by Sanitation Management.
• Partners with sanitation management to troubleshoot sanitation problems; recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.
• Ensures the necessary sanitation oversight and resources are available to fully support the operation.
• Implements and promotes chemical/sanitation safety programs and safe work practices through active participation in safety meetings.
• Supporting the development of sanitation workers through effective training.
• Alerts senior management on major issues.
• Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines.
• Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all.
• Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
• Coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the plant.
• Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to cleanliness and product safety with the facility.
• Responsible for managing and reporting need for supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and all plant regulations.
• Assists operations to maintain the highest rating possible on all audits and inspections.
• Supports all food safety initiatives

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training preferred.
• Must be able to use basic math and typing skills
• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Instills a culture of accountability within the sanitation team.
• Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure is required.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.
• Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment is required.
• Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization is required.
• Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is strongly preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed in a wet environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Operating processing equipment

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
• Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.