Sanitation Lead

Sanitation Lead - Food Manufacturing

The Sanitation Lead supervises the daily tasks and activities of the hourly workforce in the sanitation of the plant, production lines and facility grounds on assigned shift.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the training of the workforce in proper use of – and storage of – cleaning chemicals. Maintains SDS files for all chemicals and logs their usage.
• Helps to maintain the necessary inventory levels for cleaning supplies, sanitation chemicals and detergents, restroom supplies, etc.
• Adheres to all SOP’s and assures fellow workers are kept informed of any changes and additions.
• Updates the MSS in accordance with those tasks assigned by the Manager; properly fills out all required documentation on his/her assigned shift.
• Assures the scheduled start times for employees is followed and reports any absentee/tardy issues to the manager.
• Routinely inspects the plant and premises, follows up on any deficiencies, tracks and documents the proper cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment.
• Works with the Sanitation Manager, QA Director and Safety Manager to comply with – and participate in – all mandatory training of employees; LO/TO; HazCom; Spill Prevention; PPE; Safety Awareness; Confined Space; etc.
• Develops a positive working relationship with production, quality, and maintenance personnel, both the hourly workers and the managers of each department.
• Sets the example for his coworkers through proper use of PPE’s, working safely at all time, adherence to plant rules, compliance with GMP’s and all Food Safety related rules and activities.
• Actively participates with Maintenance and Production in the purchasing and set up of new equipment; helps develop the SOPs for new cleaning equipment throughout the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Reading and comprehension abilities for proper use of chemicals
• Must be able to follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines when using and storing chemicals.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of national Food safety
initiatives by strict compliance to all Dept. of Ag & Markets, SQF and AIB
safety protocols and procedures.
• As needed, must be able to work all shifts, weekends.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and methods of training and instruction.
• General knowledge of all cleaning equipment operation.
• Excellent knowledge of Production.

Food Safety & Quality:
• Comply with BRC, HACCP and GMP policies and procedures, as well as FDA and USDA regulations.
• Gluten Program Adherence
• Continuous Improvement
• Reports all safety incidents that occur in their area of responsibility.
• Behaves and encourages others to behave safely.
• Comply with all hygiene, environmental, health and safety requirements as laid down in policy and as trained.
• Responsible for maintaining good hygiene within the business unit line with regulatory, company and customer requirements.