Sanitation Lead-3rd Shift

Butterball Careers•Carthage, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead supports the Sanitation Supervisor by guiding team members in proper techniques for cleaning production equipment, machines, and work areas in a food manufacturing facility. The role handles and prepares cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, manages chemical concentrations, and ensures chemicals are handled and stored properly. The lead reports potential contamination issues and safety concerns related to sanitation. The position coordinates daily sanitation activities, performs daily sanitation of processing lines, maintains and cleans water lines, and supports food safety and product defense. It provides team leadership and training, helps troubleshoot sanitation problems, recommends improvements to sanitation procedures and effectiveness, and ensures sanitation oversight and resources are available. The role also manages and reports cleaning-chemical supply needs, supports audits and inspections, and follows applicable GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and plant requirements. Work takes place in a food processing plant with high noise levels, storage coolers or facilities, and processing equipment. The role may require extended hours, work in wet conditions, prolonged standing, and operation around processing equipment. The position is classified as safety-sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training preferred.
Ability to instill accountability within the sanitation team.
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Self-directed ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to train others and maintain and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to read and understand HACCP and FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully across the organization.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Physical ability to work extended hours if needed, work in a wet environment, stand for long periods, and operate processing equipment.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is strongly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Prior leadership experience or equivalent leadership training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead team members in performing cleaning and sanitizing according to instructions from Sanitation Management.
Partner with sanitation management to troubleshoot sanitation problems and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.
Ensure sanitation oversight and resources are available to support operations.
Implement and promote chemical and sanitation safety programs and safe work practices, including participation in safety meetings.
Train and support the development of sanitation workers.
Alert senior management to major issues, potential contamination issues, and safety concerns.
Perform daily sanitation of processing lines.
Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to workplace safety.
Help ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
Maintain and clean water lines.
Coordinate daily sanitation activities throughout the plant.
Follow GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness and product safety.
Manage and report the need for cleaning-chemical supplies in compliance with OSHA and plant regulations.
Assist operations in achieving the highest possible ratings on audits and inspections.
Support food safety initiatives.
Handle and prepare cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, manage chemical concentrations, and ensure chemicals are handled and stored properly.