Sanitation Lead - 3rd Shift - Zeeland, MI

Tyson Foods•Zeeland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead is to assist supervisor in effectively meeting daily departmental goals/requirements. The Lead ensures coordination and execution of tasks and acts as liaison between Team Members and supervisors as far as communicating goals, ensuring team members have clear direction and tools needed to perform job safely and effectively.

Requirements

Complete Lockout/Tagout and Chemical Training required within first week; must complete scissor lift and forklift training within first two weeks.
Complete required chemical training to understand requirements on dispensing and disposing of chemicals; must understand MSDS and all safety requirements for storage, use, and proper disposal of all chemicals used.
Must have 6 months of experience as a Lead
6 months of experience as a machine operator
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.
Must be able to move heavy objects (100 lbs) with mechanical device.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas.
Must be able to stand 8-10 hours on hard floors.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions as required in many areas.
Must be able to work in a cold environment in the mid 30 degrees Fahrenheit and a damp environment.
Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level is usually loud and requires hearing protection.
Must be consistently walking/standing on concrete floors and exposed to wet/slippery surfaces for long/extended periods of time.
Must be able to work variable shifts of up to twelve (12) hour days including weekends and holidays.
Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels.

Nice To Haves

Troubleshooting and analytical skills preferred.
Must be able to tolerate heights up to 70 ft off the ground and move objects of 100 lbs. using mechanical device.

Responsibilities

Prepare work areas and teams for proper startup, shutdowns, and change overs to ensure all sanitation processes are being completed as required.
Work with Team Members daily to provide guidance, direction, training, coaching, and tools necessary to complete required tasks in safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Lead department meetings and huddles to ensure team members are aware of expectations, informed of all safety/quality concerns or updates, HR news, issues with equipment, cleaning schedules, and other important communications effecting sanitation.
Perform daily inspections to ensure sanitation Team Members are following proper processes and that the sanitation of equipment and production areas meet or exceed quality and sanitation expectations.
Assemble/disassemble equipment and machinery to effectively sanitize and/or inspect equipment.
Respond to sanitation requests from production supervisors and Team Members as needed.
Monitor production and sanitation equipment and immediately notify supervisor of any maintenance/repair concerns.
Effectively communicate any performance/behavioral, quality, safety, or other issues and concerns to supervisor/manager in timely manner.
Complete paperwork, schedules, reports and any other documentation in systems and/or on paper as required.
Notify Supervisor and/or QA of contamination concerns.
Follow company policies/procedures written or verbal.
Perform the Sanitation Laborer Training Checklist job tasks within expected training period.
Follow direction and stay on task with little to no supervision.
Effectively communicate to colleagues and management.
Safely operate scissor lift, forklift, hand jack, and other industrial equipment.
Read and understand the Sanitation SOP’s, manuals, and related documentation as written.
Perform all other tasks as assigned.