Lead Person

About the Company

We are a leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry, with over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. Our corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, GA, and we operate in over 250 plants throughout North America. With over 50 years of experience, we create long-lasting partnerships.

Our Mission: We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear. Our core values include protecting what matters, delivering on our promises, winning as a team, and advancing a safer future through innovation.

About the Role

The Lead Person provides direction for the sanitation crew within a specific area of the plant. This position is trained in multiple jobs, assists in training team members, and supports the supervisor as requested. The role involves ensuring sanitation procedures are followed, maintaining open communication, and inspecting equipment to meet QA and USDA standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 regularly to address issues, including missing or damaged parts and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Ensure team members in the assigned area complete 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).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 the food processing industry.
• Ability to take direction and instruction from a manager and be accountable for own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Work Environment

This position involves working in wet, hot, and/or cold environments while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Shift may vary depending on location.

Benefits

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