Sr. Sanitation Lead - 3rd shift

Perdue Farms; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Senior Sanitation Lead to oversee cleaning, drive food safety, and support production excellence across the facility. You will partner with supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment and to drive accountability and improvement initiatives.

This night-shift role requires leadership, teamwork, and strict adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of related experience with process equipment.
• Exposure to microbial, chemical, and workforce safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cleaning processes and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Coordinate with the Sanitation Supervisor on safety, PPE, and GMPs.
• Conduct hourly safety audits in the FE/PO area.
• Compile inspection and safety reports.
• Resolve sanitation deficiencies with the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Inspect facility and equipment for cleanliness.
• Investigate sanitation-related complaints and report findings.
• Attend leadership and KPI meetings.
• Ensure chemicals are titrated before use and maintain the chemical cage.
• Assist with repairs and startup readiness of hoses and equipment.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Food safety

SOP compliance

Safety audits

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Lead sanitation operations that support food safety, production success, and operational excellence across the facility. As a Senior Sanitation Lead, you will oversee cleaning processes, promote compliance with sanitation and safety standards, and partner closely with supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance teams to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment. You will play a key role in driving accountability, supporting team performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring sanitation objectives are achieved. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and workplace safety.

Schedule

Sunday through Saturday, 12:00am-6:30am

• Monitor cleaning processes throughout the shift and ensure all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) practices are followed properly.
• Coordinate with the Sanitation Supervisor regarding issues related to safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Conduct hourly safety audits in the FE/PO area during the cleaning process in partnership with the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Compile required reports regarding regular inspections and safety and sanitation violations.
• Work with the Sanitation Supervisor to resolve identified deficiencies.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure cleanliness.
• Investigate sanitation-related complaints and report findings to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Work closely with other Senior Leads and Quality Assurance to resolve sanitation concerns.
• Collaborate with Leads to ensure tool accountability and support foreign material prevention efforts.
• Work with the Sanitation Supervisor to resolve sanitation concerns.
• Assist Sanitation Leads in inspecting premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Report unsanitary practices and conditions to the Sanitation Supervisor.Attend all meetings, including Lead huddles, morning opportunity meetings, safety committee meetings, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) meetings.
• Ensure chemicals are properly titrated before use in the cleaning process.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the chemical cage.
• Assist Leads with repairing hoses and disassembling and reassembling equipment to support on-time startups.
• Work closely with the Sanitation Supervisor to ensure monitoring activities for MOS and the Safety App are completed.
• Communicate sanitation issues and concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Set and achieve goals successfully.
• Collaborate with the Sanitation Supervisor, sanitation associates, Production, and Maintenance to maintain positive working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of related experience with process equipment.
• Exposure to microbial, chemical, and workforce safety requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Food industry experience.
• Knowledge of USDA requirements and Noncompliance Records (NRs).
• Understanding of food processing.
• Manual dexterity, good vision, and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of environmental procedures.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend frequently.
• Ability to kneel as needed to perform job duties.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.