RAE- SANITATION PRODUCTION

Butterball•Raeford, NC

About The Position

The Sanitation Worker is trained in proper techniques for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas in a food manufacturing facility. The role follows strict sanitation protocols, safely prepares, handles, applies, and stores cleaning chemicals, documents procedures, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. Team members report potential contamination and safety concerns. The work is physically demanding and is often performed outside regular production hours. The position supports food safety and product defense by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and floors; disassembling and reassembling equipment; coordinating daily sanitation activities; and inspecting surfaces using visual checks and testing methods. The role also maintains cleaning chemical supplies, follows applicable sanitation programs and GMP, HACCP, FDA, and OSHA requirements, and assists operations with audits and inspections. Work takes place around processing equipment in a manufacturing environment. Employees may work in damp, cold, wet, hot, or warm conditions, stand for long periods, and wear personal protective equipment. Noise may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection. The role may require extended hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Requirements

Entry-level candidates do not need previous experience in a sanitation role.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
Help train others and maintain and promote a safe work environment.
Read and understand HACCP requirements and FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including handling cleaning equipment and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Be physically capable of working extended hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays if needed.
Be physically capable of working in varying damp, cold, wet, hot, or warm conditions and standing for long periods.
Wear and work in personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge of sanitation principles and practices in the food industry.
Knowledge and understanding of HACCP programs and FDA and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Use approved chemicals and methods to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas, and floors.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
Coordinate daily sanitation activities within the plant.
Follow safety guidelines, including proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment.
Adhere to established sanitation programs and applicable GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness and product safety.
Help ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
Conduct visual inspections and use testing methods to ensure surfaces are clean.
Manage and maintain the supply of cleaning chemicals needed for sanitation program compliance with OSHA and plant regulations.
Assist operations in maintaining strong ratings on audits and inspections.
Support food safety initiatives.
Document cleaning procedures and report potential contamination issues and safety concerns.