Sanitation Lead
Shift: 7am - 3pm including weekend schedule
Pay rate: $20.18/hr
• Assists in the training of the workforce in proper use of – and storage of – cleaning chemicals. Maintains SDS files for all chemicals and logs their usage.
• Helps to maintain the necessary inventory levels for cleaning supplies, sanitation chemicals and detergents, restroom supplies, etc.
• Adheres to all SOP’s and assures fellow workers are kept informed of any changes and additions.
• Updates the MSS in accordance with those tasks assigned by the Manager; properly fills out all required documentation on his/her assigned shift.
• Assures the scheduled start times for employees is followed and reports any absentee/tardy issues to the manager.
• Routinely inspects the plant and premises, follows up on any deficiencies, tracks and documents the proper cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment.
• Works with the Sanitation Manager, QA Director and Safety Manager to comply with – and participate in – all mandatory training of employees; LO/TO; HazCom; Spill Prevention; PPE; Safety Awareness; Confined Space; etc.
• Develops a positive working relationship with production, quality, and maintenance personnel, both the hourly workers and the managers of each department.
• Sets the example for his coworkers through proper use of PPE’s, working safely at all time, adherence to plant rules, compliance with GMP’s and all Food Safety related rules and activities.
• Actively participates with Maintenance and Production in the purchasing and set up of new equipment; helps develop the SOPs for new cleaning equipment throughout the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education/Qualification Requirements:
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Reading and comprehension abilities for proper use of chemicals
• Must be able to follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines when using and storing chemicals.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of national Food safety initiatives by strict compliance to all Dept. of Ag & Markets, SQF and AIB
safety protocols and procedures.
• As needed, must be able to work all shifts, weekends.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and methods of training and instruction.
• General knowledge of all cleaning equipment operation.
• Excellent knowledge of Production.
• Reports all safety incidents that occur in their area of responsibility.
• Behaves and encourages others to behave safely.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, squat, kneel, walk, use hands to finger, grasp, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions.
• The individual is frequently required to push and pull. The individual is occasionally required to climb, balance, reach, and lift.
• Fast-paced manufacturing operation; can be noisy at times.
• Some work is outside, so must be able to handle inclement weather while working.
• Frequent walking, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional climbing on top of equipment and buildings.
• Occasional work in confined spaces and frequently amongst high-speed mechanical equipment.
• Occasional lifting is required; any weight over 50 lbs. must use available mechanical devices and/or the buddy system.
• Frequently in wet environments, using hot water and chemicals, must use PPE at all time.
Quality & Food Safety:
- Comply with BRC, HACCP and GMP policies and procedures, as well as FDA and USDA regulations.
- Gluten Program Adherence
- Continuous Improvement
Scope or Scale:
• Comply with all hygiene, environmental, health and safety requirements as laid down in policy and as trained.
• Responsible for maintaining good hygiene within the business unit line with regulatory, company and customer requirements.
