Sanitation Crew Lead

Job Title: Sanitation Crew Lead - Hiring Immediately!
Location: Montgomery, IL
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00/hour
Hours: 9pm - 6:30am Monday through Friday and Saturday OT when needed including Sunday volunteers for deep cleaning.

Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you are rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change? Carl Buddig & Company is actively hiring and looking for motivated people who want to join our dedicated team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. #Buddig #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry
• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

OUR COMPANY:
Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety, and convenience.

For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job-and a great future-awaits you! #BuddigProud #BuddigCareers

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary role of Sanitation Lead Equipment Operator is cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements. Ensure team performs responsibilities set forth.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with food safety and quality assurance standards (GMP, HACCP, FSI, SQF, etc.).
• Maintain plant cleanliness to prepare plant to pass USDA/SQF and other sanitation audits.
• Sanitizing all surfaces nightly post clean for production runs.
• Interior infrastructure cleaning of production and non-production areas.
• Follow all Safety Guidelines and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); assists with identification and reporting of safety issues and areas and equipment requiring non-routine attention.
• Safety use required chemicals as indicated in the work instructions.
• Clean in a timely and efficient manner.
• Clean framework of machines, overhead rafters and pipe work, deep clean in specified areas, tear down and set up equipment and complete other assigned tasks as required on master sanitation schedule and following proper procedures to prevent equipment damage and to assure the equipment is cleaned properly.
• May operate equipment to maintain clean floors throughout the building and production areas removing dirt, and other debris.
• Verify effectiveness of cleaning.
• Participating in Pre-Operation inspections of the equipment after the clean to ensure rooms are able to be released for production.
• Attend training as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned including housekeeping and/or janitorial tasks including trash/waste removal, facility grounds keeping activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, OTHER KEY WORKING CONDITIONS:

• H.S. Diploma or GED desirable but not required.
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Capable of communicating both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.
  
  
• 1 year lead experience required.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to stand for more than 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime when needed.
• Manufacturing plant environment with frequent standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted; bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders; work area may be slippery and may have uneven surfaces, some above ground level elevated surfaces.
  
• Varied temperature environment (hot/cold/humid).Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of job as needed (i.e. bending, stooping, squatting, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, crouching, standing, sitting).
• Must be able to inspect materials using sensory abilities.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and professionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be proficient in using a MRP system.
• Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have hands on experience of inventory control knowledge/best practices.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems.
• Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends.