Sanitation Lead- 5 AM Start Time!

J J McDonnell & Co Inc•Elkridge, MD
•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead supports the Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining regulatory compliance programs such as HACCP, BRC, SSOP, GMP, FDA, and MSC. This role involves hands-on sanitation practices, ensuring proper cleaning procedures are followed and documented. Key duties include verifying end-of-shift sanitation, completing master cleaning tasks, managing waste and recycling systems, maintaining sanitation equipment and supply inventory, and training staff on sanitation protocols. The Sanitation Lead is also responsible for authoring sanitation procedures, conducting regular inspections and tests, and staying informed on industry regulations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Completed HACCP training program with certificate.
  • Seven to ten years of progressively responsible, related experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the Company in the seafood industry.
  • Able to learn SeaSoft software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Must have great attention to detail.
  • Able to manage a large volume of detailed work with accuracy.
  • Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.
  • Proficiency with computers – used for inventory and communicating coaching and equipment orders.
  • Able to present HACCP information and respond to questions from employees, customers, and governmental agencies.
  • Must be able to read and write in English.
  • Must have a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Forklift experience preferred!
  • Able to speak Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support in the maintenance and development of all current and future regulatory programs that (HACCP, BRC, SSOP, GMP, FDA, MSC).
  • Physically observe sanitation procedures for all levels of employment, coach employees on proper procedure and technique. Report corrective actions to QA/QC Manager and pertinent managers.
  • Verify sanitation was properly done at the end of each shift. Verify sanitation sheets properly completed.
  • Complete tasks outlined on the master cleaning sheets.
  • Supervise trash and recycling programs (trailers).
  • Develop and author procedures, as needed, to support quality and operations departments in the proper sanitation of the facility.
  • Maintain sanitation room and monitor sanitation of equipment.
  • Maintain inventory of chemicals, PPE, and sanitation tools.
  • Support training of employees for sanitation related education.
  • Research and study food processing, current industry events, changes, mandates, etc. to keep a safe, clean facility.
  • Meet established goals and objectives by setting deadlines and completing them in a thorough manner.
  • Verification of daily sanitation sheets
  • Completion of master cleaning sheets
  • Inventory chemicals and PPE
  • Monitor pallet and recycling trailers
  • Daily protein checks
  • Weekly listeria testing
  • Perform duties of Sanitation Supervisor when supervisor is on vacation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Other employee perks
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