SANITATION LEAD

About the role

United Dairy Farmers is seeking a Sanitation Lead for its Bakery in Blue Ash, OH. This position is an integral part of the bakery Sanitation Team, working to maximize effectiveness, compliance, and day-to-day sanitation of the bakery. The role will have primary responsibility for various sanitation and production functions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all bakery sanitation and production associates, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Communicate any concerns or issues that occur during shift work to plant associates, leads, supervisors, and management.
• Project a positive mindset through words, actions, and appearance.
• Lead and work as a team.
• Train team members to complete sanitation tasks.
• Comprehend, issue, and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Comprehend and assess risks associated with chemicals or other equipment necessary to complete tasks.
• Utilize good eye-hand coordination.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in cold conditions as low as -10°F.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to: chemical-resistant suit, face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, boots, etc.
• Properly utilize cleaning equipment such as hoses, brushes, mops, brooms, dust pans, wipes, foot baths, etc., according to procedures.
• Assess when equipment is clean or soiled.
• Implement and follow the Master Sanitation Schedule, and plan work accordingly to complete tasks.
• Assess root causes for incomplete tasks and adjust to ensure task completion.
• Read, follow, complete, and train others according to sanitation standard operating procedures.
• Lead, participate in, and complete the chemical training program.
• Operate equipment used for sanitation including but not limited to: tray washer, rack washer, sanitation sinks, chemical pumps, chemical dispensers, etc.
• Operate production baking equipment to assist production and ensure sanitation is complete.
• Assess recurring sanitation issues and present actions to mitigate them.
• Develop, present, and implement procedures for better sanitation practices.
• Assess area after cleaning to ensure sanitation is complete.
• Store and dispose of chemicals according to outlined procedures.
• Able to lift materials or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ensure all guidelines established by QA are followed.
• Perform any/all job duties within sanitation and production operations, be knowledgeable in all areas of product quality, adhere to SOPs, and follow all quality and HACCP standards.
• Ensure proper setup and operational readiness of all production and sanitation equipment, including tray washer, rack washer, chemical sprayers, donut line, mixers, oven, etc.
• Adhere to all employee GMP adherence policies and procedures.
• Perform all sanitation-related tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all other reasonable job duties as assigned by supervision and management.