Sanitation Crew Lead
About The Position
The Sanitation Crew Lead oversees sanitation operations at a client’s food distribution facility, leading a team responsible for maintaining cleanliness and food safety. The role includes supervising and training crew members, assigning and checking daily cleaning duties, and ensuring facility areas—including storage, production, and shipping areas—are cleaned and sanitized to company and regulatory standards. The lead also ensures cleaning chemicals are used safely, food safety and workplace safety requirements are followed, and sanitation records are maintained. The position assists the Site Operations Manager with sanitation supply inventory, reports equipment issues and hazards, supports new-employee training, and helps identify improvements to cleaning procedures and team performance. Work takes place in a fast-paced warehouse and food production environment that may be cold, wet, and noisy. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a sanitation or food safety role.
- Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning equipment, and food safety regulations.
- Ability to manage a team and ensure high-quality standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and motivate a team.
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in refrigerated or freezer environments as needed.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain attention to detail throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
- Food safety certification such as HACCP or ServSafe.
- OSHA certification or safety training.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and train sanitation crew members in daily sanitation tasks and procedures.
- Assign and oversee sanitation duties to ensure tasks are completed properly.
- Monitor team performance and provide guidance and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensure storage, production, shipping, and other facility areas are cleaned and sanitized according to company and regulatory standards.
- Perform and/or supervise cleaning of floors.
- Ensure cleaning chemicals are used safely and according to guidelines.
- Follow food safety standards, including FDA, USDA, and local health regulations, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Conduct regular inspections of work areas for cleanliness and safety.
- Maintain and update sanitation logs and compliance records.
- Assist the Site Operations Manager with monitoring sanitation supplies and ensuring cleaning agents, tools, and equipment are available.
- Report equipment issues and safety hazards to management.
- Ensure crew members follow safety protocols and wear proper protective equipment.
- Assist in training new employees on sanitation procedures, safety standards, and equipment use.
- Assist management in identifying improvements to cleaning procedures and team performance.
- Participate in regular safety meetings and training.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employer-contributed medical insurance
- Optional employee-paid dental coverage
- Optional employee-paid vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
