Lead Person - Overnight Sanitation

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Lead Sanitarian oversees and ensures the cleaning duties and responsibilities of the cleaning crew are achieved in a timely manner. This person is responsible for all aspects of the sanitation process, ensuring no bacteria is present to contaminate any products, complying with safety work rules, and reinforcing safety as a Core Value. The role ensures that all policies, procedures and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed uniformly to reduce product and process variability.

• Coach, train and assist in the cleaning responsibilities of the cleaning crew.
• Monitor chemical usage and report any needs to the chemical representative or sanitation supervisor.
• Supervise the startup of production machinery, including locking out equipment and perform pre‑operation inspections.
• Provide corrective action on environmental reports.
• Complete sanitation reports.
• Be a team member and participate in team meetings.
• Assist management in defining and implementing processes and procedures.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the supervisor.
• Fill out and complete absentee reports, inputting work orders or maintenance and daily shift reports.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and ensure product quality to maintain SQF certification.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to quality work practices, follow all GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure product quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

This department operates on a 2‑2‑3 rotation with 12‑hour shifts (5:30 PM – 6:00 AM). The pattern repeats every two weeks and alternates between working and off‑weekends:

• Week 1: Work Monday–Tuesday, off Wednesday–Thursday, work Friday–Saturday–Sunday.
• Week 2: Off Monday–Tuesday, work Wednesday–Thursday, off Friday‑Saturday‑Sunday.

Employees work every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical abilities.
• Willingness to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work indoors in a wet environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills, including spreadsheet and word‑processing software.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Problem‑solving ability in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Prior knowledge of LOTO and Confined Space Entry processes.