Sanitation Team Lead- Night Shift (NE)
Golden Pet Manufacturing
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Description
At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!
We’re Looking For A(n): Team Leader
Location: Seward, NE
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
- Assist Sanitation Manager to effectively mentor, train and coach the day and mid-shift sanitation team members to drive engagement, inclusion as well as focus on internal customer service.
- Assist Sanitation Manager to plan cleaning schedules and proper allocation of resources (labor, supplies, equipment and time) while planning and executing for successful changeovers, sanitation weekends and daily activities.
- Enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and master sanitation schedule (MSS); support development and maintain the sanitation manual; Understands cGMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of safe and quality product(s).
- Assisting creating and adjusting schedules for employees to prepare the plant to be audit ready every day.
- Assist managing chemical and consumable inventory levels throughout the plant daily.
- Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs), carrying out duties following cGMP and 5S practices, and being responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.
- Work collaboratively and cross functionally with other departments including Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.
Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to plan work daily, work independently and be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual
- Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments.
- 1 year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing. 2 years of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing without preferred education and certifications.
- AS or BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or other related degree.
- Certifications for PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) or related Food Safety and Sanitation training courses.
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
- Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
- Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
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Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days , an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
- Tuition reimbursement program , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
- Company events , like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
About this role
Golden Pet Manufacturing's night shift sanitation team lead role in Seward involves overseeing cleaning operations and personnel for a pet food manufacturing facility. You'd work closely with the Sanitation Manager to train and mentor day and mid-shift team members, develop cleaning schedules, manage resources, and ensure the plant meets sanitation standards and audit readiness daily. The position requires strict adherence to food safety protocols including cGMP practices, SOPs, and 5S methodologies, along with cross-functional collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Safety, and other departments.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing, though two years can substitute for formal education. Relevant certifications like PCQI or HACCP are preferred but not required. You'll need to work independently, manage chemical and consumable inventory, enforce sanitation procedures, and proactively identify safety hazards. The role demands flexibility with shift schedules and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Golden Pet Manufacturing offers comprehensive benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only coverage, 401k matching up to 3.5%, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock ownership plan, and six paid sick and mental health days annually. The company also provides an Employee Assistance Program and hosts team events to support work-life balance.
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