Overnight Sanitation Lead

Overview

The Overnight Sanitation Lead plays a critical role in maintaining the highest health and safety standards in our facility. Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, this role oversees cleaning and sanitation associates and ensures compliance with OSHA, FSMA, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Scheduling: Lead a team of Cleaning & Sanitation Associates to ensure efficient cleaning operations. Develop and implement daily/weekly sanitation schedules to ensure full facility coverage.
• Training & Mentorship: Train sanitation staff on proper cleaning methods, chemical safety, and SOPs. Verify that staff are competent in operating equipment, including floor scrubbers, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Inspection & Auditing: Regularly inspect and monitor cleaning procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations. Conduct regular internal audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, PPE, and chemicals; order replacements as needed to prevent shortages.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all cleaning equipment (PIVs, scrubbers) is properly maintained, charged, and in good working order. Report mechanical issues to maintenance immediately.
• Safety & Compliance: Work closely with Quality Assurance and Health & Safety to ensure strict adherence to HACCP, allergen control, and GMP protocols. Ensure proper waste management and hazardous material disposal.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning logs, chemical usage, and staff training as required for regulatory inspections (FDA, SQF, etc.).
• Schedule Flexibility: Must be flexible to work different shifts. This position follows a four-day shift either day or overnight based on business needs.

Requirements

• 2+ years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing or food production setting.
• Proven experience in a leadership role (Lead, Senior Associate, or Supervisor).
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders comfortably.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and at varying heights (using scissor lifts or ladders).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including OSHA, FSMA, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Proficient in operating (and willing to train others on) Powered Industrial Vehicles (forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks) and industrial floor scrubbers.

Education

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Earn hourly pay ranging from $22.00 - $23.00/hour based on experience.
• Excellent benefits including a 401K Match.
• Paid Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave.
• All the Nuts.com snacks your heart desires + a 40% employee discount.

About the Role

This is a "working lead" role; the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities to mentor staff but is also willing to perform physical sanitation tasks when necessary. The role reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and is an overnight schedule, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Required: 2+ years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing or food production setting.
• Required: Proven experience in a leadership role (Lead, Senior Associate, or Supervisor).
• Required: Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Required: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required: Ability to climb stairs and ladders comfortably.
• Required: Ability to work in tight spaces and at varying heights (using scissor lifts or ladders).
• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including OSHA, FSMA, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Required: Proficient in operating (and willing to train others on) Powered Industrial Vehicles (forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks) and industrial floor scrubbers.