Sanitation Lead I - B Crew

Makers Pride•McComb, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Sanitation Lead executes the site’s Sanitation program and helps ensure current food safety standards are met throughout the facility. The role trains and develops production employees so they can identify and control GMP issues and follow food safety standards. It also communicates sanitation issues clearly to the Sanitation Manager, Plant Manager, and production and sanitation staff. The position works on the Panama 2-2-3 shift pattern. B Crew hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Work is primarily in a production environment, with frequent exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, water, chemicals, and temperature and humidity fluctuations. Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of experience in a sanitation or food safety role. Work authorization sponsorship is unavailable; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of experience in a sanitation or food safety role.
Understand the seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing for wet or dry facilities.
Understand the facility’s Master Sanitation Plan.
Have a good understanding of plant GMPs.
Understand the use of PPE, chemical safety, and wheeled and other machinery used to access plant areas.
Demonstrate a good record of handling conflicts with a positive and practical attitude.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be computer literate, self-motivated, and able to make sound food safety decisions.
Have excellent attendance.
Have analytical ability, leadership strength, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain strong working relationships with the Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager.
Be proficient in Excel and email correspondence.
Be legally authorized to work in the job location; sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Ensure sanitation employees practice safe chemical handling, use PPE, and address human safety concerns related to sanitation activities.
Assist in developing and maintaining sanitation programs, including FSMA and MSS, in compliance with customer and government regulations.
Assist with consumer complaint issues and lead plant teams in efforts to minimize complaints.
Assist with developing sanitation procedures and paperwork.
Work with the Sanitation Team to identify sanitation or regulatory issues at the assigned facility.
Ensure the facility is ready for third-party, customer, and regulatory inspections.
Assist with policies, procedures, and paperwork to achieve company and customer standards at the assigned plant.
Support development of contract workers, if applicable.
Assist with managing the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for facility sanitation.
Perform pre-operational inspections.
Maintain supply inventories.
Work with Quality Assurance to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues at the assigned facility.
Conduct required dilution testing of chemicals.
Train employees under their leadership in proper sanitation methods.
Perform other duties as identified or assigned by the Sanitation Manager.