Lead - 1187

Fortrex•Sioux City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Person provides direction to the sanitation crew within an assigned area of a plant. The position is trained in multiple jobs, assists with training team members, and provides support as requested by the area supervisor. The work involves cleaning and sanitizing plant equipment and workspaces, monitoring sanitation quality and safety, handling chemicals, and helping ensure the crew meets QA and USDA standards. The position is based onsite in Sioux City, Iowa, and may involve wet, hot, or cold conditions while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Shift may vary by location.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Leadership and decision-making skills.
At least 6 months of experience in sanitation and/or the food processing industry.
Ability to take direction and instruction from a manager and be accountable for one's own actions.
Safety awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with management, team members, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
Maintain open communication with all team members in the plant.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to ensure issues are properly handled and addressed, including missing or damaged parts and equipment.
Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated plant area.
Ensure team members in the assigned area complete tasks to QA and USDA standards.
Inspect equipment to ensure all areas are clean for pre-operation inspections.
Handle chemicals to ensure usage stays within specified limits.
Monitor and provide personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist with training team members and provide support as requested by the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.