Sanitation Associate - 3rd Shift

Butterball; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball, LLC in Carthage, MO is seeking a Sanitation Associate for the 3rd shift. You will sanitize processing lines, maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, and follow GMP/HACCP procedures to ensure product safety.

This entry-level role requires the ability to lift up to 50–80 lbs, work in a noisy, wet environment, and stand for long periods. Butterball offers a safety-focused team, training, and opportunities to grow within a large food manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level does not require previous experience in a Sanitation role.
• Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain and clean water lines.
• 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.

Skills

Self-directed

Plan and organize

Train and promote safety

HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Sanitation Associate - 3rd Shift

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

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Carthage, MO 64836, USA

• On-site
• Production & Manufacturing Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SANIT004104

Description

As a Sanitation Worker,you will be trainedonthe proper techniques of cleaning production equipment,machinesand work areas of our food manufacturing facility.You willbe responsible forhandling and preparing cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, chemical concentrations, and handling and storing the chemicals. The sanitation team 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 brandrepresentsmore 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, corporateofficein 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 togrow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintain and clean water lines.
• Coordinates all daily sanitation activities withinthe plant.
• Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to cleanliness and product safety with the facility.
• Responsible for managing and reportingneedforsupplyof cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and all plant regulations.
• Assistsoperations tomaintainthe highest rating possible on all audits and inspections.
• Supports all Food Safety initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan,organizeand prioritize work.
• Ability to train,maintainand promote a safe work environment.
• Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level does not requirepreviousexperience in a Sanitation role.

Working Conditions:

• 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 forlong periodsof time, and operating processing equipment.
• Ability tolift upto 80lbs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, colorvisionand the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

We embrace equalopportunityemployment. 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 isdeemedSafety Sensitive forpurposesof Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statementshereinare 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 isrequiredofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply orestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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