Sanitation Lead

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company•Town of Stockton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Del Monte Foods, the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, is seeking a Seasonal Sanitation Section Lead for its Plover, Wisconsin location to support the annual vegetable pack season. This seasonal role, typically from June through October with potential extensions, focuses on plant sanitation, food safety, deep cleaning, equipment cleaning, employee coordination, and ensuring production areas meet sanitation standards. The position involves performing sanitation and cleaning activities throughout the facility, assisting with employee direction, sanitation training, operational readiness, and compliance with sanitation standards.

Requirements

Ability to safely work in a fast-paced manufacturing and sanitation environment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, and high-pressure hoses
Ability to maintain productivity and sanitation standards during extended shifts
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to assist with guiding and training employees in sanitation procedures
Ability to safely lift, move, push, pull, or carry sanitation materials or equipment
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, maneuver around uneven surfaces, and work at heights safely
Ability to work in wet, humid, hot, and physically demanding environments while wearing PPE
Ability to safely work around moving machinery, conveyors, and production equipment
Reliable attendance and dependability throughout the seasonal production period
Previous sanitation, manufacturing, food processing, janitorial, or industrial cleaning experience
Experience working with sanitation chemicals or cleaning equipment
Previous experience working in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments
Experience with lockout/tagout procedures or industrial sanitation practices
Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating employees in operational environments
An equivalent combination of education, sanitation experience, manufacturing experience, janitorial services, food production experience, agricultural operations, military service, or related industrial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual communication skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing areas, floors, conveyors, and operational workspaces
Operate sanitation tools and cleaning equipment including high-pressure hoses, scrubbers, squeegees, and related sanitation equipment
Apply and handle diluted sanitation chemicals safely and in accordance with company procedures
Remove debris, product waste, or sanitation materials from production areas
Support deep cleaning activities and sanitation projects throughout the facility
Perform sanitation duties before, during, and after production operations as assigned
Assist with operational cleanup activities for areas requiring additional sanitation support
Assist with coordinating sanitation assignments and workflow within assigned areas
Support training and mentoring of seasonal sanitation employees on proper cleaning procedures, safety expectations, and sanitation standards
Help ensure employees are utilizing required PPE, GMP materials, and sanitation procedures correctly
Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout requirements
Maintain clean and organized sanitation equipment and work areas
Report sanitation concerns, equipment issues, operational deficiencies, or safety hazards to leadership
Support production, maintenance, or operational teams with sanitation-related activities as assigned