Sanitation Lead

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  Provides leadership to team members to execute cleaning and sanitizing to an effective level as instructed by Sanitation Management.
  

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  Partners with sanitation management to troubleshoot sanitation problems; recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.
  

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  Ensures the necessary sanitation oversight and resources are available to fully support the operation. Implements and promotes chemical/sanitation safety programs and safe work practices through active participation in safety meetings.
  

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  Supporting the development of sanitation workers through effective training.
  

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  Alertssenior management onmajor issues.
  

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  Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines.
  

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  Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all.
  

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  Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.
  

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  Maintain and clean water lines.
  

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  Coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the plant.
  

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  Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to cleanliness and product safety with the facility.
  

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  Responsible for managing and reportingneedfor supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and all plant regulations.
  

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  Assistsoperations tomaintainthe highest rating possible on all audits and inspections.
  

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  Supports all Food Safety initiatives.
  

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  Instills a culture of accountability within the sanitation team.
  

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  Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, riskassessmentand corrective action.
  

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  Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure isrequired.
  

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  Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
  

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  Ability to effectively plan,organizeand prioritize work.
  

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  Ability to train,maintainand promote a safe work environment.
  

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  Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed
  

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  Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment isrequired.
  

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  Flexibleto workweekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
  

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  Proven ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization isrequired.
  

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  Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
  

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  Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is strongly preferred.
  

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  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  

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  Prior experience in a leadership role or equivalent leadership training preferred.
  

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  Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
  

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  Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
  

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  Mustbe physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing forlong periodsof time, and operating processing equipment.
  
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  Ability tolift upto 80lbs.
  

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.