Job Description

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary:

The Sanitation Lead at Butterball LLC in Ozark, Arkansas, is responsible for overseeing the sanitation crew and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role involves planning and organizing sanitation processes, maintaining cleaning schedules, conducting inspections, and reporting food safety issues. The position is crucial for maintaining a clean and safe manufacturing environment to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

Organize, and monitor plant sanitation crew, processes, and methods. Help supervisors to maintain the plant Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Plant Improvement Plan (PIP), and Environmental Swabbing Program. Seek constant improvement of sanitation processes. Conduct periodic plant inspections and audits. Report any food safety issues. Perform other tasks as assigned. Completes sanitation logs and oversees labeling of sanitation containers. Communicates with other departments on pre-ops, changeovers, activities, and equipment repair requests. Plans daily and weekly crewing levels and monitors employee attendance. Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed and the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance are promoted. Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Ability to work overtime, irregular hours, or rotating shifts, required. 3 years related experience Experience with Food Safety Guidelines/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures Experience with HACCP Plans Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA) Understanding of Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out Place (COP) systems Familiar with Fundamentals of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Read, write and speak fluent English Large organization/corporate experience

Skills

Ability to do heavy lifting in a fast-paced production environment. Ability to do basic math and use calculators. Read and interpret documents such as safety documents, operating instructions, and manuals. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities. Position requires working around processing plant equipment. Must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment. Ability to lift up to 80lbs. There is mandatory seasonal work for approximately 5 to 6 weeks during the months of October and November, which includes working 7 days per week.

Pay is base plus $1.05 job premium

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.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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.