Lead Sanitation Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

Full-time position available at Stratas Foods, headquartered in Cordova, TN. The company is a joint venture between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company, offering competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, EAP, fitness reimbursement, college tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily Clean-in-Place (CIP) and manual cleaning activities.
• Cooking and inspecting production equipment, pumps, piping, and line components.
• Ensure completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Train and coach team members on sanitation procedures, equipment operation, food safety, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and sanitation records.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to sanitation, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Operate forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts, pressure washers, and other sanitation equipment safely.
• Complete required sanitation documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with GMP inspections, sanitation audits, allergen controls, and food safety initiatives.
• Identify and report equipment, maintenance, quality, or food safety concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Assist in investigating and resolving sanitation, food safety, and quality issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
• Previous sanitation or manufacturing experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous lead or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with CIP systems and production equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.

Competencies

• Demonstrates leadership through teamwork, coaching, and accountability.
• Follows written procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate documentation and sanitation records.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Cross-trains and supports other areas as needed.
• Promotes a safe, clean, and food-safe work environment.
• Complies with all Stratas Foods safety, food safety, environmental, GMP, and company policies.

Additional Information

• Must consent background screening, drug screening.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and wear a respirator required.
• Sensory requirements: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).
• Mental/Reasoning requirements: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information.

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