Sanitation Lead HP - Second Shift, Waverly VA

Smithfield Foods•Waverly, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead assists in leading the crew at the company’s truck and trailer wash facilities. The role leads efforts to schedule and complete truck and trailer washing safely and on time, ensuring Live Haul units are washed and disinfected according to current biosecurity procedures. The Sanitation Lead helps coordinate scheduling, maintains trained personnel and adequate equipment and facilities, enforces safety and administrative requirements, and supports trailer cleanliness, biosecurity, and facility preventive maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with computer use and information systems.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to develop and implement work plans that are completed in a timely fashion.
Ability to follow biosecurity and safety procedures and participate in the Injury Prevention System.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to stoop, bend, and climb.
Ability to use a power washer and clean and sanitize trucks.
Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, and odors.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and under stress.
Must be able to tolerate hot and noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the swine industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure Live Haul units are washed and disinfected according to current biosecurity procedures and scheduled turnaround times.
Coordinate scheduling changes with facilities.
Coordinate the number of washes needed for the next day.
Maintain properly trained personnel and adequate equipment and facilities.
Enforce administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
Understand and comply with the Injury Prevention System and all job safety requirements.
Ensure trailer cleanliness through training, inspection, and problem resolution.
Ensure biosecurity in cross traffic with Live Haul.
Perform preventive maintenance of the truck wash/baker facility.
Coordinate scheduling with the transportation supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.