Sanitation Lead-3rd Shift

Butterball; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead to guide the sanitation crew in cleaning production equipment, machines, and work areas in a food manufacturing facility. You will handle and store cleaning chemicals, report contamination or safety concerns, and support safety initiatives.

The role requires coordination of daily sanitation activities, training of workers, and ensuring compliance with GMP/HACCP. Candidates should have leadership experience and be capable of lifting up to 80 lbs, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior leadership experience or training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team to execute cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and lines.
• Troubleshoot sanitation issues with management and improve policies.
• Ensure resources and safety programs are in place (GMP/HACCP).
• Train sanitation workers and develop their skills.
• Report major issues to senior management.
• Perform daily sanitation of processing lines.
• Maintain a safe workplace and necessary sanitation procedures.
• Manage cleaning chemical supplies and storage.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning & organizing

Training

Teamwork

Adaptability

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma

Leadership training

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. Essential Functions, Duties & 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.

• 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.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Instills a culture of accountability within the sanitation team.

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, risk assessment and corrective action.

• 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.

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.

• Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is strongly preferred.

  Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training preferred.

  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 for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.

• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.

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.