Sanitation Lead - 3rd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

Assist the Sanitation Supervisor by leading the sanitation crew in maintaining effective sanitary conditions to meet product quality, food/human safety, sanitation, and environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Directs work of employees per the plan established by the Supervisor.

• Communicates and sets expectations with team at start of shift, including PPE needs, distribution, and verifications.
• Prioritizing tasks and assigning employees or assisting as needed.
• Monitors cleaning practices to adherence to the SSOPs.
• Conducts post-sanitation inspections.
• Helps enforce compliance to established SSOPs and other safety protocols (LOTO, chemical handling, etc).
• Tag Equipment as needed (Red Tag/Yellow Tag). Reporting damages or repairs needed to maintenance and supervisor.
• Submit and follow up on tickets issued for maintenance items through the supervisor.

· Chemical Management:

• Responsible for the distribution and replacement of chemicals as needed.
• Responsible for the documentation and verification of chemical concentration as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment inside the chemical and storage cages.

· Training:

• Helps develop and implement training plans for new and existing employees.
• Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance with regulatory knowledge.

· Assists in validating and verifying of Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP) for new processes or changes to equipment.

• Ensure all growth niche areas of immobile equipment are cleaned thoroughly with ATP swab testing.
• Recommend inventory levels for Personal Protective Equipment, chemicals, and other supplies based on SSOP.

· Corrective Action Awareness: Collaborates as needed in the development or implementation of corrective actions.

· Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, chemical usage, and equipment maintenance to ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

· Coach, counsel, motivate employees as needed.

· Completion of Standard Work.

· Serves as contact for technicians/laborers when attempting to resolve conflicts or deviations and/or in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements:

· Able to speak, read and write English; bilingual Spanish a plus but not required

· One to three years food industry and/or supervisory experience

· Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations

· Effective communication skills

· Computer skills preferred

· High school graduate or equivalent

· Able to work night shift; overtime and weekends as needed

Competencies:

· Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds occasionally throughout 8 hour shift

· Able to tolerate hot/steam and wet conditions 8+ hours per day

· Able to work around and with chemicals including alkaline detergents, acid and chlorine liquids, and caustic soaps

· Standing, walking, and climbing 8+ hours per day; bend, stoop, and squat

* Benefits for this role include: medical, vision, dental and 10 PTO days in 1st 12 months of employment