Supervisor Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one of employment

Free education

Annual incentive pay (5%)

Relocation assistance eligible

Paid time off

401(k) plan and health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking a sanitation supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead day-to-day plant sanitation and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Responsibilities include directing sanitation activities, enforcing company policies, and coordinating with vendors and maintenance to optimize cleaning programs.

The role requires 2+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, and HACCP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in the food industry
• HACCP certification preferred
• Able to read and interpret MSDS safety rules and procedure manuals
• Able to write reports and analyze data
• Efficient in using a PC and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises day-to-day sanitation of plant production equipment and facility
• Ensures policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed
• Maintains sanitation quality and department efficiencies
• Supports Food Safety and Quality programs
• Supervises training, performance reviews, and contractor duties
• Develops sanitation procedures and logs
• Oversees 3rd-party sanitation workers and equipment safety
• Coordinates with maintenance and R&D on sanitation issues
• Works independently and in teams on projects
• Ensures compliance with USDA policies and GMPs

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Tyson Foods was named as One of America’s Most JUST Companies for a 5th year! This is a reflection of the work we do to support our team members and the customers, consumers, and the communities we serve. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for! Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders. If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products, and operates six days a week (Mon-Sat). This job posting is for 3rd shift, working a general schedule of 5-6 days week from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. This is a salaried position and starting salary will be based on experience. This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay of 5% (subject to approval each year). To be considered for employment, you must provide your social security number at the end of the application under National ID# (after seeing “Congratulations”).

Job Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the day-to-day sanitation/cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements as required by federal, state, and local regulations and by DFA to meet customer quality and safety standards through alignment of 3rd-party vendor
• Ensures team members and contractors follow Company policies and procedures
• Ensures sanitation quality and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards
• Supports the commitment and continual improvement to Food Safety and Quality programs
• Performs supervisory responsibilities, including but not limited to: training, appraising performance, rewards and disciplines, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and verification of contractor duties
• Develops and documents cleaning procedures (i.e., SSOPs, cleaning logs, etc.)
• Provides oversight of 3rd-party sanitation workers for the safe operation and disassembly of equipment
• Ensures compliance with all safety rules and standards including the proper use of personal protective equipment
• Ensures food safety and quality control specifications are met
• Ensures compliance with all company GMPs
• Develops, maintains, and complies with Master Sanitation Schedule Systematically develops clear and well-defined cleaning procedures for all equipment and facility areas
• Works closely with vendor on chemical and process changes to improve sanitation results and reduce costs
• Protects product during sanitation
• Coordinates all sanitation and some production items for the plant
• Coordinates with R&D and Quality Assurance on all sanitation issues concerning production, new products, special runs, etc.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, as needed, to ensure that quality, productivity, and Food Safety issues are met
• Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety
• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations
• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in the food industry, food industry sanitation experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Skilled in analytical, critical, inductive, and deductive logic and reasoning
• HACCP certification preferred
• Able to read and interpret documents such as MSDS Safety rules and procedure manuals
• Able to write reports
• Able to compute rate ratio and percent when preparing cleaning chemicals
• Efficiently utilize a personal computer, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to report to work on time and work full assigned schedule to meet job expectations
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays, as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all team members and management
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Accountable to self and others
• Ability to climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces, as applicable
• Ability to stand and walk up to 12 hours/day
• Requires bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, below, and across at shoulder level, and repetitive motions
• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (80-90°F) to cold (20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
• Ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands and use maintenance tools
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves
• Must reside in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)
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• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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