Responsibilities for the Sanitation Lead:

• Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to complete work effectively and on time
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed
• Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor
• Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required
• Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’s end, and review and audit MSS
• Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are cleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS
• Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs
• Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP
• Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation
• Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed
• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner
• Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant
• Assist with third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance for department
• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements of the Sanitation Lead:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning for MSS completion and upcoming audits; previous experience with third-party audits
• PCQI trained or willing to complete training
• HACCP certification preferred or willing to become HACCP certified
• GFSI audit experience
• Sanitation training from a reputable establishment (e.g., Ecolab)
• Knowledge of common facility pathogens: Listeria, Salmonella, etc.
• Certified to operate a skyjack and drive a forklift
• Proven experience in a leadership/supervisory role
• Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
• Advanced knowledge of the top down washing sequence for proper food safety
• Advanced knowledge of the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation
• Advanced knowledge of chemical usage for sanitation and titrations; proper chemical inventory and organization of SDS/chemical book
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of MSS and writing SSOPs
• Advanced CIP knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of intensified/environmental cleaning and proper procedures
• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout programs and proper usage
• Basic knowledge of ADP payroll and ability to organize work load for the department
• Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize work, problem solve, and identify root cause to continuously improve the department
• Proven ability to audit plant for food safety in the sanitation arena; prioritize and ensure items found in audit are completed in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
• Proven ability to train others and direct a team to finish a project
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits of the Sanitation Lead:

• Salary of $22.00-33.00 DOQ
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance