Sanitation Team Lead - Broussard, LA

Ecowize • Broussard, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Team Lead, you will be the driving force of execution on the plant floor. This is an hourly, non-exempt, highly hands-on role where you will own the cleaning outcomes of your assigned production area while simultaneously guiding, coaching, and training your fellow team members. Your focus will be on leading by example—modeling flawless safety standards, ensuring technical accuracy, and training both new and existing Sanitation Technicians. You will work under the direct guidance of the Sanitation Supervisor or Site Manager, balancing individual sanitation tasks with early-stage team leadership.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of hands-on technical sanitation experience in a food processing facility (USDA/FDA regulated environment preferred).
• Demonstrated informal leadership skills, such as peer-to-peer coaching, onboarding new hires, or acting as a designated point-of-contact during shifts.
• Strong working knowledge of SSOPs, chemical safety protocols, and wet/dry cleaning methodologies.
• Proven track record of strict compliance with OSHA safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and HAZCOMM.
• Willingness to work dynamic shifts (primarily nights, weekends, and holidays) within challenging plant environments (hot, cold, wet, loud).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish fluency is highly valued to effectively train and communicate with diverse frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on, high-level technical sanitation, coordinating and executing the efficient disassembly, deep cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of complex food production machinery in your assigned zone.
• Serve as the primary on-the-floor trainer for new hires and existing Sanitation Technicians, ensuring they master proper cleaning techniques, equipment handling, and plant-specific workflows.
• Lead by example by strictly adhering to and enforcing OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), HAZCOMM, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor or Site Manager, assist in conducting chemical titrations to verify that cleaning and sanitizing solutions meet regulatory strength requirements.
• Continuously audit your assigned area to guarantee that pre-operational and mid-shift standards are met, proactively catching and correcting any sanitation gaps.
• Work daily within heavily regulated USDA and FDA frameworks, ensuring strict adherence to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and the 7 steps of sanitation.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Clear career pathways toward salaried Sanitation Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager roles.
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed