Food Sanitation Lead - Litchfield, MN

Job Description

The Lead Person provides directions for the sanitation crew within a certain area of the plant. This position is trained in multiple jobs, can assist the training team members, and provide support as requested by the supervisor in that area.

• Work cooperatively with management, team members, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
• Maintain open communications with all team members in the plant.
• Meet with the Supervisor on a regular basis to ensure all issues are being properly handled and addressed, including missing or damaged parts and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Ensure team members in assigned area are completing job tasks to QA and USDA standards.
• Inspect equipment to ensure all areas are clean for pre-op inspections.
• Handle chemicals to ensure usage is within specified limits.
• Monitor and provide personal protective equipment ('PPE').

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Leadership and decision-making skills are required.
• 6 or more months of experience in sanitation and/or food processing industry.
• Able to take direction and instruction from manager and be accountable for own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Able to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retail Plan
• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
• Training & Development Opportunities