Sanitation Team Lead- Mid-Shift (NE)

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Seward, NE

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About The Position

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Team Leader for its sanitation team in Seward, Nebraska. The role supports the Sanitation Manager in leading and coordinating day- and mid-shift sanitation team members, maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace, and helping ensure production of safe, quality products. The Team Leader helps plan staffing, resources, schedules, and sanitation activities, including changeovers and sanitation weekends, and works across departments to support plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Willingness and ability to work varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan daily work, work independently, and be self-starting and highly motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with other departments.
• One year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing; two years without preferred education and certifications.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field.
• PCQI, HACCP, or related food safety and sanitation training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures, and identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Assist the Sanitation Manager in mentoring, training, and coaching day- and mid-shift sanitation team members, supporting engagement, inclusion, and internal customer service.
• Help plan cleaning schedules and allocate labor, supplies, equipment, and time for changeovers, sanitation weekends, and daily activities.
• Enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and the master sanitation schedule (MSS), support development and maintenance of the sanitation manual, and apply cGMP practices.
• Help create and adjust employee schedules so the plant is prepared for audits.
• Help manage chemical and consumable inventory levels throughout the plant.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), cGMP, and 5S practices, and maintain hygiene and housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Collaborate with Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR, and Logistics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of premiums covered for employee-only plans.
• Six paid sick and mental health days.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional mental health benefits.
• 401(k) contribution match up to 3.5%.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with company contributions funding retirement with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses, up to specified amounts.
• Company events, including team picnics and ice cream socials.
• Opportunities to participate in company charity sponsorships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed