Sanitation Worker

Company: Butterball
Location: Mount Olive
Posted on: June 4, 2025

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
Description:
Sanitation Worker
Location: Mt. Olive Department: SanitationReports to: Sanitation Supervisor Shift: Evening/NightHourly/Salaried: Hourly FSLA status: Non-exemptJob Summary:As a Sanitation Worker, you will be trained on the proper techniques of cleaning production equipment, machines and work areas of our food manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for handling and preparing cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, chemical concentrations, and handling and storing the chemicals. The sanitation team is expected to report any potential contamination issues and any safety concerns that may arise as part of the sanitation process.Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines.Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all.Ensure product safety and product defense in the plant.Maintain and clean water lines.Coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the plant.Follows all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to cleanliness and product safety with the facility.Responsible for managing and reporting need for supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and all plant regulations.Assists operations to maintain the highest rating possible on all audits and inspections.Supports all Food Safety initiatives.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements as needed.Education & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Entry level does not require previous experience in a Sanitation role.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.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.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.
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.

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