LEAD SANITATION TECHNICIAN Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Lead Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas and equipment to maintain sanitary conditions, following company policies and regulations. This role involves managing time effectively, directing others, and training lower-level technicians as needed. Basic understanding of machinery and chemicals, as well as the ability to work unsupervised, are required. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring for this position.
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Primarily responsible for using chemicals and mixtures of cleaning solutions for cleaning and sanitizing assigned area, including equipment, to maintain sanitary conditions to mitigate bacteriological threats. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
Independently manages time to ensure area and equipment is sanitized, using required chemicals and cleaning solutions to reduce risk of bacteriological threats Tear down machinery, sanitize and reassemble prior to production start Direct the work of others and is the “go-to” for questions and concerns in the absence of supervisor or superintendent at their request Train lower level technicians as needed Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup Basic understanding of chemicals preferred Demonstrated leadership abilities Basic math skills Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand up to 8 hours Lift up to 60 lbs including moving, lifting and pushing machinery Exposure to wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC) Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment Handle a 900PSI water hose continually Climb ladders, stoop, reach overhead, bend and twist throughout shift as needed Work around raw, live animal odors We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.
