Sanitation Lead-3rd Shift

Butterball•Carthage, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Team Lead, you will support 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 properly handled and stored. The team lead reports potential contamination issues and safety concerns arising from sanitation work. The position coordinates daily sanitation activities throughout the plant, oversees cleaning and sanitizing of processing lines and water lines, supports food safety initiatives, and helps maintain audit and inspection performance. It also promotes safe work practices, supports sanitation worker development through training, and works with sanitation management to troubleshoot issues and improve sanitation procedures and effectiveness. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Ability to work independently and with groups.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Ability to train others and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to read and understand HACCP, FDA, and OSHA requirements as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with all members of the organization.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Flexibility 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, operate processing equipment, and lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training.

Responsibilities

Lead team members in effective cleaning and sanitizing as instructed by Sanitation Management.
Partner with sanitation management to troubleshoot sanitation problems and recommend improvements to sanitation 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.
Support the development of sanitation workers through training.
Alert senior management to major issues.
Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines.
Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to workplace safety.
Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
Maintain and clean water lines.
Coordinate daily sanitation activities within 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 maintaining the highest possible ratings on audits and inspections.
Support all Food Safety initiatives.
Handle and prepare cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, including managing concentrations and proper handling and storage.
Report potential contamination issues and safety concerns related to sanitation.