Sanitation Lead

Responsibilities

• Supervise team and participate in cleaning all facility equipment and building structures in accordance with established cleaning procedures;
• Supervises sanitation employees to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, procedures and standards;
• Organizes sanitation activities in a cost-effective manner to meet all established performance guidelines;
• Delegates, organizes, and prioritizes sanitation employee’s daily tasks;
• Ensures consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures;
• Leads team in a fair and ethical manner;
• Instills a culture of accountability within the sanitation team;
• Operates, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles all production equipment in a safe and timely manner;
• Leads by example in attendance, safety, GMP's, quality of work, organization, and follow-through;
• Makes suggestions for continuous improvement opportunities;
• Works closely with and effectively coordinates with production and maintenance to foster a team atmosphere;
• Operates within a departmental budget for labor and supplies;
• Adjusts Sanitation Schedule as necessary to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation and provides proper feedback/data to support when items cannot be completed;
• Safely operates machinery and power equipment needed to safely and thoroughly complete sanitation tasks;
• Safely uses and disposes of cleaning agents and chemicals in accordance with established company practices;
• Coaches, trains, and develops employee’s skills to operate, disassemble, clean, and reassemble all equipment in a safe and timely manner;
• Develops or assists in the development of sanitation job procedures;
• Assists the Manager to meet departmental goals and other duties as assigned.

Experience And Skills

• Able to read, write, understand and follow instructions, communicated in English;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite);
• High School diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary degree or working toward degree preferred;
• Previous work experience in a sanitation position helpful;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including off-shift, holidays, and weekends;
• Ability and willingness to work in extreme environments (including hot, cold, wet, dusty, and slick places);
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds independently (on an occasional basis);
• Able to stand, climb (stairs and ladders), reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, hang, lift, and stretch as needed on a daily basis and be able to work effectively in elevated or tight spaces.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s;
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality records;
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/Quality issues to the QA Manager and Department Manager;
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions;
• Oversees the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System;
• Takes action to ensure safety and quality and communicates to relevant leadership to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF system;
• Reports back to Senior Management on the facilities' compliance status through Management Reviews and/or meetings as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. As part of the job requirements, employee may be exposed to work in cold temperatures (-20 degrees) at times.
• Must be flexible with work schedule that supports a 24-hour production facility. Schedule may include weekends.