Sanitation Team Leader; Sanitation Supervisor-Austin

SANITATION TEAM LEADER - NIGHTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE (AUSTIN PLANT)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

• Supervise the daily cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Ensure all procedures meet FDA, USDA, and FSQ regulations and company GMPs
• Manage team members in attaining production, safety, and quality goals.
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team‑oriented workforce to improve business results.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning chemicals/supplies and ensure safe handling procedures
• Spends approximately 80% of the shift “on their feet” in the production area.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze inventory and efficiencies to develop continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Must be able to work on your feet and tolerate work in a cold environment.

• Previous experience in sanitation or as sanitation supervisor

• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands‑on training environment before being assigned to a department.
• Team Leaders attend virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
• 6‑month operational training program while on the job.

• Extended hours may be needed – including weekends.

Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.

The base pay range for this position is $70,000 to 82,500 per year.

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.