Sanitation Lead Person

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Sanitation Lead to work from our Broadway manufacturing facility in Hanover, PA. Applicants must have knowledge of procedures for cleaning food manufacturing equipment, as well as interpersonal and supervisory skills necessary to lead others. Excellent organizational and procedural skills are needed. This candidate will be responsible to assist the Sanitation Manager in executing the daily cleaning and inspections of all equipment used in the facility for processing and packaging of food products, as well as equipment used by associates. The ability to work Monday through Friday 1:00PM to 10:00PM and every other Saturday is required. This candidate must be willing and able to remain flexible in periods of high production demands. This position reports directly to the Sanitation Manager.

Requirements

Previous sanitation, manufacturing, food production, or similar industrial experience preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with team members and leadership.
Leadership skills and the ability to help train and support other team members.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and checklists.
Ability to respond positively and quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Current forklift license or ability to maintain required forklift certification.
Willingness and flexibility to work within other Hanover campus production facilities as needed.
Ability and willingness to safely work with both mild and harsh cleaning chemicals.
Ability to become trained and certified on required sanitation equipment and processes, including can washers and equipment boil-outs.
Comfortable working at heights and on elevated surfaces.
Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the shift and perform physical activities including reaching, bending, climbing, squatting, and kneeling.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a plant and warehouse environment around production equipment.
Must wear required PPE and non-slip footwear and follow all company safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
Requires knowledge and skills of a barrel filling lines, rod machine and labelers.
Able to lift a minimum of 80lbs.
Required forklift license.
Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day operation of the facility’s Sanitation function.
Help coordinate and organize major cycle-ending cleanups with Sanitation and Plant Leadership.
Support the training, education, and safety of Sanitation team members.
Serve as a Sanitation Subject Matter Expert within the production facility after receiving required approvals and certifications.
Participate in packaging, processing, auxiliary equipment, and production cycle-ending cleanup activities.
Clean and sanitize production equipment, packaging rooms, processing areas, and other assigned areas across Campus production facilities.
Follow proper Lockout/Tagout procedures and all required safety practices.
Safely handle and dispense cleaning chemicals according to established procedures.
Operate forklifts, high-reach equipment, can washers, and other required sanitation equipment after receiving appropriate training and certification.
Use high-pressure rinses, air wands, cleaning chemicals, hand-cleaning tools, squeegees, motorized sweepers, and other sanitation equipment.
Remove and properly dispose of waste and return cleaning equipment, hoses, tables, and mats to their designated locations.
Follow standard work instructions and use sanitation checklists to verify work is completed properly.
Work closely with Production, Sanitation Leadership, and other team members to ensure equipment and facilities are cleaned safely and effectively.
Help identify and communicate safety concerns to Plant Leadership.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SQF standards, food safety requirements, and company safety procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.