LEAD SANITATION TECHNICIAN -2ND SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading sanitation efforts in both cGMP Production Areas and Non-Production/Warehouse Areas. The Lead Sanitation Technician will assist the Sanitation Supervisor with task delegation, training, inventory, and inspections. They will also perform hands-on cleaning and sanitization of various areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety, cGMP, SOP, and SQF requirements. The position requires operating specialized equipment and maintaining documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) at minimum.
More than five years’ experience as a Sanitation Technician, Production Operator, or Warehouse Operator in a Food Manufacturing Production or Warehouse environment.
Licensed to drive Moving / PIT equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and man-lifts.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.).
Ability to fill out sanitation/production paperwork accurately.
Good verbal communication skills required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to operate various types of powered industrial equipment (electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift) required.
Good attention to detail skills required.
Exhibits strong teamwork skills; possesses a good, “can do” attitude; collaborates with others; works in a fast-paced environment while following all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies; and exhibits flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, change tasks and work in different areas as needed.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; and reach with hands and arms, including overhead reaching and horizontally on a ladder; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place up to 30 lb. force up to 25 feet and then pull to the original position.
Must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off the ground, raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to the original position.
Must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto the side and return to the original position.
Must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch-high shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31-inch surface.
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some of which are classified as allergens or irritants.
Works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and in some areas, louder hearing protection is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Sanitation Supervisor in delegating tasks and cleaning assignments to Sanitation Technicians.
Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in planning cleaning assignments.
Ensure the sanitation team meets daily shift goals and performance metrics.
Conduct daily inventory and order supplies for cleaning and sanitation.
Provide guidance and training for sanitation technicians.
Inspect areas for sanitary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance.
Assist in environmental incidents, cleaning investigations, biohazard, and chemical spill cleaning.
Actively participate in the training of new department employees.
Participate in continuous improvement projects as assigned.
Perform cleaning of Production workstations including product contact parts, equipment, non-product contact parts, walls, ceilings, vents, and floors.
Perform all daily duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule, including cleaning common areas, deep cleaning production workstations, and removal/disposal of trash.
Operate electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to perform sanitation duties.
Operate floor scrubbers, power washers, explosion-proof vacuums, and dust collectors.
Check Soap Titrations and water temperature in tote washers.
Refill soap, sanitizers, paper towels, and other personal protective equipment.
Assist with continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality and sanitation.
Perform sanitation-related tasks including scrubbing and mopping floors, walls, and equipment; removing trash; using proper chemicals/equipment.
Complete daily task documentation as required.
Report all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility on time.
Support Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
Comply with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements.
Perform cleaning and sanitization duties in Non-Production and Warehouse Areas as per the cleaning schedule.
Clean and sanitize common areas such as cafeteria, offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells, lockers, and conference rooms.
Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork; wash windows, door panels, and sills.
Clean washrooms, including sinks, toilets, and floors, and replenish bathroom supplies.
Clean warehouse areas, including loading docks, rails, racks, restrooms, and offices.
Deep clean offices, hallways, and other common areas.
Remove and dispose of trash and clean garbage bins.
Operate electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to assist in performing sanitation duties in non-production areas.
Operate floor scrubbers, power washers, and vacuums.
Refill soap and sanitizers.
Complete daily documentation as required.
Report all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility.
Support Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
Comply with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements.
Support a culture of safe production and exhibit safe work practices.
Actively participate in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provide and accept constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adhere to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Report ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicate concerns to supervisor, report hazards, and provide input on prevention.
Properly use, wear, and store Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participate on safety teams and/or complete safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.