Job Title:  Sanitation Supervisor

Location: Elkhart, IN

Our Company, Your Opportunity:    

Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of Swift Prepared Foods today. Swift Prepared Foods is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do.  We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.  All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Values:

Scope Of Position:

Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealing with employees.  Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.  Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, sanitation, chemicals, etc.).  Work closely with other supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in plant facility.  Attend meetings as scheduled or called.  Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all team members related to the department
• Evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operation according to sound operation principles and company policies and procedures
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of workers
• Ensure proper training of team members
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedule

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)
• Extensive knowledge of Sanitation Practices
• Be able to communicate verbally and in written form in English
• Bi-lingual helpful but not required
• Consult Plant Manager with all sanitation-related decisions and issues.
• Ability to follow instructions given by supervision.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, and processes.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
• Ability to understand production schedules, safety signs, labels, and company policies/procedures.
• Available to work nights
• Willing and capable of working Saturdays

LIFTING/ PUSHING/PULLING – 10 lbs. -50 lbs. production

NEUTRAL WRIST- Repetitive hand motions and grasping. 

REACHING – Reaching for product on the conveyor belt with hooks, reaching for boxes, or bags

STANDING – Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the union contract and operational requirements.)

Working Conditions: 

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise
• Ability to work 50+ hours
• Good attendance and safety records   

Comments: 

The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers.

Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled