Sanitation Lead-3rd Shift

Butterball•Carthage, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team 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, maintains appropriate chemical concentrations, and ensures chemicals are handled and stored properly. The lead reports potential contamination issues and safety concerns arising during sanitation work. The position coordinates daily plant sanitation activities, performs daily sanitation of processing lines, and provides leadership, oversight, resources, and training to help the team execute cleaning and sanitizing effectively. The role promotes chemical and sanitation safety, product safety and defense, and compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and plant requirements. It also works with sanitation management to troubleshoot problems and improve policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness, and supports plant audits, inspections, and food safety initiatives.

Requirements

Ability to use basic math and typing skills.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
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, FDA, and OSHA requirements as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with members of the organization.
Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as required.
Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work extended hours when needed, in a wet environment, and stand for long periods.
Ability to operate processing equipment.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.
Physical ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard; occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training.
Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English.

Responsibilities

Lead team members in carrying out cleaning and sanitizing effectively, as instructed by Sanitation Management.
Partner with sanitation management to troubleshoot sanitation problems and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.
Ensure necessary sanitation oversight and resources are available to support plant operations.
Implement and promote chemical and sanitation safety programs and safe work practices, including active participation in safety meetings.
Train and support the development of sanitation workers.
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.
Coordinate daily sanitation activities within the plant.
Follow GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness and product safety.
Manage and report supply needs for cleaning chemicals, ensuring compliance with OSHA and plant regulations.
Assist operations in maintaining strong ratings on audits and inspections.
Support food safety initiatives.
Report potential contamination issues and safety concerns related to the sanitation process.