Sanitation Lead HP - Second Shift, Waverly VA

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. invites applications for the Lead Sanitizer role. You will lead the crew at truck and trailer wash facilities, ensuring safe and timely scheduling and comprehensive washing and disinfection of Live Haul units per bio-security procedures.

You will supervise sanitation activities, coordinate with facilities and transportation, train personnel, and enforce safety and policy compliance. The position requires leadership, English literacy, and strong teamwork in a production

Qualifications

• Must have current valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the swine industry preferred.
• Must have excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be familiar with computer use and information systems.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans that are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ability to follow bio-security procedures.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and participate in the injury prevention system.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Assures all Live Haul units are washed and disinfected based on current bio-security procedures and within the scheduled turnaround times.
• Coordinates scheduling changes with facilities.
• Coordinate number of washes for the next day.
• Maintains properly trained personnel, adequate equipment and facilities.
• Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety, rules, and governmental regulations.
• Responsible for understanding the Injury Prevention System and all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements.
• Ensures trailer cleanliness through training, inspection, and resolution of problems.
• Ensures biosecurity with cross traffic with live haul.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of the truck wash/baker facility.
• Coordinates scheduling with transportation supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Driver's license

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Bio-security procedures

Computer skills

English literacy

Tools

Power washer

Information systems

Job description

Lead Sanitizer

Your Opportunity Compensation: $19.75

Lead Sanitizer will assist with leading the crew at company truck/trailer wash facilities. Lead all efforts regarding the safe and timely scheduling, washing of truck and trailers performing the following duties personally or through other sanitizers.

Core Responsibilities

• Assures all Live Haul units are washed and disinfected based on current bio-security procedures and within the scheduled turnaround times.
• Coordinates scheduling changes with facilities
• Coordinate number of washes for the next day
• Maintains properly trained personnel, adequate equipment and facilities
• Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety, rules, and governmental regulations
• Responsible for understanding the Injury Prevention System and all safety requirements of the job and for performing the job in compliance with the safety requirements
• Ensures trailer cleanliness through training, inspection, and resolution of problems.
• Ensures biosecurity with cross traffic with live haul.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of the truck wash/baker facility.
• Coordinates scheduling with transportation supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must have current valid driver’s license
• Experience in the swine industry preferred.
• Must have excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be familiar with computer use and information systems
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to develop and implement work plans that are completed in a timely fashion
• Ability to follow bio-security procedures
• Ability to follow safety procedures and participate in the injury prevention system
• Ability to read and write English

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, and climb
• Ability to use power washer and clean/ sanitize trucks
• Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust and odors
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must be able to work under stress
• Must be able to tolerate hot and noisy conditions

No EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.