Sanitation Lead

Sanitation Lead plays an important role by developing procedures and training team members on how to clean production equipment, machines, and work areas in the processing facility. They are responsible for the training and management of the handling and preparation of cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, verification of the chemical concentrations, handling and storing of cleaning and sanitation chemicals, and managing chemical spills or incidents. This position is also responsible for the resourcing, management and timely execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Trains others and verifies the proper cleaning of all equipment.

• Trains others on how to operate the COP/CIP wash systems

• Ensures floor scrubber and vacuums are maintained as necessary

• Ensures sanitation chemicals and tools are stored properly

• Monitors/tests chemical concentration of all systems

• Reviews and documents necessary information on forms and logs

• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies and communicates order needs to Procurement

• Responsible for ensuring the tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule are completed according to schedule

• Responsible for basic troubleshooting and upkeep of all Sanitation equipment

• Ensures COP room is maintained according to GMP and Safety guidelines

• Responsible for the oversight of the Chemical Approval process and maintenance of the Chemical Register and SDS binder

• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by manager

• Abide by safety rules and policies including SOPs and GMPs

• Stops production and escalates any food safety and quality concerns to senior management as necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

• Proficient with data entry and checklists

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and food facility cleaning processes

• Able to operate floor scrubber and vacuums

• Data entry, math, and computer skills

• Effective team-oriented collaboration skills

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

• At least 1 year of sanitation experience required

• Experience with sanitation equipment in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.

• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds at time

Work Environment:

This position almost constantly works on the manufacturing floor. Possibly exposure to allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans