Sanitation Technician / Assistant Team Lead 3rd Shift

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k with company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid time off including parental leave

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking a Sanitation Technician / Assistant Team Lead for the 3rd shift in designated facility to lead daily sanitation and ensure all equipment is cleaned to meet strict food-safety standards.

You will train and motivate team members, manage schedules, and monitor performance while coordinating with production and USDA inspectors to maintain compliance and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership/supervision.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to lead by example and involve others in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in safety, quality and performance.
• Coordinate training for sanitation team members.
• Schedule and allocate resources effectively.
• Coach team members and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Prepare daily performance reports and shift paperwork.
• Communicate clearly to the team and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements in sanitation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Change agent

Decision making

Excel/Word/PP

SAP

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Word

Internet

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sanitation Technician / Assistant Team Lead 3rd Shift (54042)

Requisition ID54042-Posted10/15/2026-Sanitation

Producing high-quality products for our customers and consumers to enjoy starts with immaculate facilities. As a member of Johnsonville’s sanitation team, you’ll ensure all our facilities are cleaned in accordance with strict procedures to meet or exceed our high sanitation and food-safety standards. Working with chemicals, hoses, lifts and other equipment, you’ll ensure our facilities are ready for the next shift of production.

Position Overview

The equipment sanitation technician / assistant team lead will perform as a proactive “change agent” in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to members of a work team. The Assistant Team Leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and train members to achieve production results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in areas of system operations and production requirements; work towards continuous improvements in line performance measures by leading actions for assigned lines; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all members in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems. This leader will conduct daily sanitation practices, working online with members in an area this leader will own, to ensure equipment is clean and ready for production.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead the team in the areas of safety, quality and performance
• Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of Sanitation team members required for the current production processes and integrate quality and safety training standards
• Evaluate staffing needs of lines and maintain budgeted resources to maximize line output
• Coach and guide team members in need of development and lead the disciplinary process by determining what, if any, discipline is needed
• Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation
• Monitor the performance of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
• Effectively manage member relations with the team and co-workers
• Effectively conduct team meetings
• Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
• Effectively communicate information to members
• Lead process improvement initiatives in the area
• Develop and execute improvement plans in all four critical success areas
• Be able to create and promote a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve current issues
• Be a role model to all members
• Effectively manage all aspects of safety on the line; address issues with safety immediately, and be a safety champion
• Manage and maintain sanitation inventory
• Work closely with chemical suppliers to determine department focus
• Monitor bacteria counts and take appropriate actions to correct any issues
• Participate in the selection process for open positions
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of master sanitation schedule
• Work closely with USDA inspectors
• Actively participate in daily sanitation of equipment

Experience

• Prior experience in leadership/supervision

Skills

• Knowledge of secondary language preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision-making process (team player)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Act as a “change agent”
• Ability to innovate
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, USDA, HACCP)
• Ability to use and basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Internet, Lotus Notes
• Ability to navigate SAP
• Working knowledge of sanitation and sanitary design principles
• Strong ability to make decisions with limited resources
• Excellent attitude
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.