Sanitation Line Lead

Overview

The Sanitation Line Lead is responsible for overseeing and guiding the daily sanitation operations and team members across both facilities. This role ensures that all cleaning and sanitation activities are performed efficiently, safely, and in strict adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and sanitation schedules, contributing directly to product quality and food safety.

• 1st Shift/Hours:
• Flexible schedule required, work all shifts as needed including weekends and potential overtime
• Sanitation Line Lead
• Starting Pay: $24.87/hour

What We Have to Offer

• $24.87/hour starting pay
• Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays)
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life)
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• Currently hiring for 1st Shift (dependent upon business need)
• Due to high volume, this position requires ability to work 6 and/or 7-day workweeks. More information on scheduling will be provided during the interview process
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and develop a team of Sanitation Technicians, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Manage and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) for both facilities, assigning daily and weekly cleaning tasks and optimizing resource allocation.
• Ensure strict compliance with all company safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and document team training on sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and equipment operation.
• Oversee chemical management, including daily concentration verification, maintenance of dispensing systems, and inventory control.
• Perform regular audits of sanitation tasks, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments (Production, Quality, Maintenance) to resolve sanitation-related issues and support overall operational goals.
• Ensure proper labeling and signage for all chemical containers and maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Operate sanitation and material handling equipment as needed, and ensure proper and safe operation by the team
• Provide coaching and feedback for team members
• Foster a positive and safe work environment, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall facility cleanliness and operational goals
• Consistently ensures a spotless, compliant, and audit-ready production environment through effective team leadership
• Proactively identifies and resolves sanitation challenges, implementing sustainable solutions
• Develops and mentors a high-performing sanitation team, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Effectively manages resources, schedules, and inventory to optimize sanitation efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Maintains meticulous records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
• Is a trusted leader who upholds all safety and quality standards, inspiring the team to do the same
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the sanitation department
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in sanitation within a food manufacturing environment, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated experience with chemical handling, titration, and safety protocols
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and implementing Master Sanitation Schedules and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to work with allergens, chemicals, noise, dust, wet conditions, and varying temperatures (hot/cold)
• Comfortable working around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Strict adherence to all grooming and hygiene requirements for a food manufacturing environment (e.g., GMPs)
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime, as business needs dictate
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.