Sanitation Lead - AZ

Classic Salads•Yuma, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead is a key member of the sanitation department and operations team. This role assists the sanitation supervisor by delegating and directing the workflow of team members. The primary responsibility is to maintain the integrity of product quality and food safety by ensuring that all production equipment, structural and storage facilities, restrooms, resting areas, and parking lots comply with sanitary GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), federal, state, and local food protection standards, and Classic Salads programs. This role also provides assistance to the production department as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or 1 to 2 years experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing environment.
Must have prior sanitation leadership experience.
Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
Ability to read and comprehend simple English instructions.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel).
Forklift license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sanitation standard operating procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies.
Complete Classic Salads Standard Sanitation Procedures.
Partner with department managers to establish production and quality control standards for food safety and sanitation when acting in place of supervisor.
Delegate work assignments as directed by sanitation supervisor and/or manager.
Assist sanitation supervisor in ensuring employees have the required food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety training.
Maintain up-to-date status on overall team activities, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
Participate in actions involving third-party audits and food safety agencies.
Compile required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies according to company policy.
Coordinate company master schedule activities as assigned by the sanitation supervisor.
Support sanitation supervisor to comply with pre-operation inspection guidelines.
Assist in crosstraining the sanitation crew in all sanitation tasks and responsibilities.
Report and provide assistance to the sanitation supervisor to investigate all accidents and injuries during sanitation.
Report broken or damaged equipment.
Responsibilities include: training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising work and reporting disciplinary infractions to manager.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron etc.
Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Able to work under pressure and time requirements.
Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34-36 °F).
Cross-train in all areas.
Use a pallet jack manually occasionally.
Follow all OSHA requirements for lift trucks.
Complete a forklift inspection before use daily.
Follow adequate procedure to charge forklifts.
Be conscious to reduce material spoilage.