Sanitation Crew Lead (Travel Required AZ-CA)

BARKLEY AG GROUP•Yuma, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Crew Lead assists the Sanitation Supervisor with the day-to-day plant sanitizing process. This is a technical role focused on food and human safety, labor management, and ensuring food-safety and general-safety requirements are followed. The role helps execute the complete cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment before the plant is released to production. Industrial cleaning chemicals are used daily and must be handled cautiously. Seasonal travel is required. The Sanitation Crew Lead may serve as a backup for the Sanitation Supervisor or Sanitor. The position is based at GreenGate Fresh in Yuma, Arizona, and work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled production facility. The role may require flexible hours and day or night shifts.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
Ability to read and write in either English or Spanish.
Some experience with MS Office Suite and email.
Ability to use a PC or electronic tablet to complete electronic documentation as needed.
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, sanitation, quality, and food-safety programs.
Punctuality, teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to resolve conflicts and make sound decisions.
Ability to work flexible hours and day or night shifts.
Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged standing, squatting, repetitive hand movements, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling chemicals or prior food-processing sanitation experience.
High school diploma.
Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification.
First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the sanitation team in completing responsibilities established by the Sanitation Supervisor.
Assist with projects requested by the Sanitation Supervisor or QA management.
Ensure team goals are aligned.
Follow processes for preparing cleaning products.
Help train new hires as needed.
Assist with resolving employee complaints.
Assign work locations for absenter coverage and equipment.
Complete daily safety inspection forms.
Supervise chemical safety.
Ensure SSOPs are followed.
Report issues to a supervisor or manager.
Document and report concerns to other departments as necessary.
Assist with completing incident reports when needed.
Manage team members’ breaks and lunches.
Help clean and sanitize plant equipment before it is released to production.