Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Fremont Company•Willoughby, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paisley Farm, part of The Fremont Company, is hiring a hands-on Sanitation Lead to oversee daily sanitation operations at its food manufacturing facility in Willoughby, Ohio. The role involves leading and supporting sanitation team members, coordinating cleaning assignments, working alongside the team to clean and sanitize production equipment, and helping ensure production areas are ready for the next day's operations. The Sanitation Lead also verifies sanitation, maintains records, supports safety and food-safety compliance, trains employees, and communicates concerns and improvement opportunities to Quality and plant management.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
At least 1 year of team lead or leadership experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation procedures, and GMP requirements.
Experience with CIP procedures, ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical titration.
Knowledge of chemical safety and equipment lockout/tagout procedures.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, motivate, and support team members.
Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to obtain required forklift, LOTO, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

Lead and support sanitation team members during daily cleaning operations.
Coordinate cleaning assignments to ensure equipment and production areas are sanitized thoroughly and on schedule.
Work alongside the team to clean, sanitize, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment.
Assist with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
Perform sanitation verification, including ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical concentration checks.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals.
Promote compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Help train new employees on sanitation procedures and workplace safety.
Inspect equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness and readiness for production.
Complete required sanitation records, cleaning logs, and quality documentation.
Communicate sanitation concerns and improvement opportunities to Quality and plant management.
Help maintain sanitation supplies and inventory.
Ensure production areas are properly prepared for the next day's operations.