Team Leader - Sanitation 3rd Shift

Overview

Position Facility:
Watertown

Producing high-quality products for our customers and consumers to enjoy starts with immaculate facilities. As a member of Johnsonville’s sanitation team, you’ll ensure all our facilities are cleaned in accordance with strict procedures to meet or exceed our high sanitation and food-safety standards. Working with chemicals, hoses, lifts and other equipment, you’ll ensure our facilities are ready for the next shift of production.

Position Overview

Pay Range: $29.83 - $35.76 per hour, plus $2.00 shift premium.

Hours: 9:00pm – 5:30am (end time varies depending on production needs). Overtime expected including weekend hours as needed.

• Lead and coach a team of Members to consistently deliver strong performance
• Lead, develop and initiate process improvement efforts
• Conduct and lead effective pre-shift meetings
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of the master sanitation schedule
• Ensure sanitation and food safety specifications are met. Train and coach Members on those processes. Be responsible for the performance, productivity and efficient utilization of resources
• Keep coaches/members informed of problems/issues that may affect their process
• Communicate effectively with all departments and Members
• Manage the execution of the 7 steps of sanitation, meeting Johnsonville’s and USDA’s standards of acceptability
• Conduct environmental and bioluminescence swabbing
• Complete sanitation documentation accurately
• Proper set up and teardown knowledge of equipment within Finished Goods/Harvest
• In-depth knowledge of equipment functions and the ability to assist in troubleshooting
• Identify and resolve potential problems and niche points
• Ability to create and implement new processes and procedures

• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree is required for outside candidates.
• Internal candidates who do not have a high school diploma or advanced degree may be considered

• Two years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, highly preferred
• Basic Sanitation experience preferred

• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in area of responsibility and maintain all GMPs
• Problem solving ability
• Strong decision-making with limited resources
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Role model to all Members
• Dependable, honest and proactive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math background
• Comply with GMPs and safety rules
• Ability to become certified in chemical usage
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required

• Ability to work at heights above ground level
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs, and hand grip up to 60 lbs regularly
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions
• Ability to hold a hose for an extended period

• Must be at least 18 years old
• External Candidates Only:
  Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.

We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.