Sanitation Lead, 3rd Shift $26.39/hr.+

C.H. Guenther•Elk Grove, CA

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead coordinates and oversees the daily work of sanitation team members to ensure equipment and premises are cleaned and sanitized according to specifications and the Sanitation Master Schedule. The role assigns and verifies tasks, prepares reports, manages supply and chemical inventory, and ensures that cleaning activities are completed adequately and on time. The lead works alongside the team as needed and provides coaching, training, and guidance. The position is responsible for following and enforcing food safety, sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements, including SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and company policies. It requires working regularly with water and chemicals, using and enforcing appropriate personal protective equipment, and operating industrial equipment such as forklifts. Work takes place in wet conditions and may involve cool or hot temperatures, noise, and exposure to rotating and reciprocating parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience working in food manufacturing or a similar industry.
One to two years of experience with sanitation procedures involving food manufacturing equipment or similar experience.
One to two years of experience leading or supervising team members.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office, and the ability to operate office equipment.
Ability to train, manage, and motivate team members and lead with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well in a group, demonstrate strong people skills, take initiative to correct deficiencies, and work safely while meeting productivity and efficiency goals.
Ability to work regularly with water and chemicals and comply with food safety and third-party certification policies, including SQF, Gluten-Free, and Organic requirements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in adverse or awkward positions.
Ability to drive a forklift or other industrial equipment.
Reliability, punctuality, schedule flexibility, and ability to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
Ability to comply with attendance and punctuality policies and perform essential job functions in a consistently alert and safe manner.
Must adhere to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish speaker.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee daily sanitation team activities and work alongside the team as needed to maintain productivity.
Assign daily sanitation tasks and Master Sanitation Schedule duties according to the rotation schedule, and verify that work is completed adequately and on time.
Ensure equipment and premises are cleaned and sanitized according to specifications and the Sanitation Master Schedule.
Ensure compliance with procedures for dismantling and assembling equipment parts for cleaning.
Prepare daily reports of group activities and reports on sanitation workers’ attendance and punctuality.
Inform the supervisor of cleaning material requirements and supply inventory needs.
Conduct training, coach and instruct employees, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and work expectations.
Conduct chemical titration and maintain inventory of chemicals used daily; know which chemicals are appropriate for specific cleaning tasks and ensure chemicals are properly identified.
Report or immediately correct safety hazards, and report personnel-related concerns to the supervisor.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices, safety precautions, company rules, policies, and procedures.
Ensure employees use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hairnets, aprons, gloves, and boots.
Follow and comply with SQF requirements and maintain workstations according to SQF guidelines.
Clean specific equipment when requested by management and perform other duties as assigned.