USDA Sanitarian Lead

Latitude 36 Foods•Fairfield Township, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the USDA Supervisor/Manager, the USDA Sanitarian Lead leads sanitation activities in the USDA room, equipment, and designated facility areas. The role ensures sanitation procedures are completed safely and efficiently, in compliance with USDA regulations, company standards, and customer requirements. The Lead assists the Supervisor/Manager with meeting or exceeding standards and completing personnel actions in a timely manner. The position also supports audit readiness, employee training, accurate documentation, and daily coordination of the sanitation team.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math functions.
Ability to understand work processes and methods and use equipment.
Knowledge of chemical mixing processes.
Ability to lead others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication skills.
USDA inspection experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
At least one full year of USDA sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Lead and support sanitation team members to complete work safely, on time, and to standard.
Abide by and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Ensure safety rules, SSOPs, and sanitation procedures are followed.
Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of the USDA room, equipment, and other assigned facility areas.
Perform sanitation duties according to Latitude 36 Foods SSOPs and applicable USDA/FDA regulations and guidelines.
Follow the Supervisor’s and manufacturer’s guidelines for using cleaning equipment.
Test sanitizer strength and record it on the designated log sheet.
Detect and eliminate residue that could affect product safety and quality.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures to ensure equipment remains off during cleaning.
Report mechanical problems to the supervisor.
Verify chemical mixing, chemical concentrations, and proper use of cleaning materials.
Ensure daily documentation is completed properly, reviewed, and submitted on time.
Keep the production area audit-ready.
Communicate sanitation updates, revisions, and food safety requirements to the sanitation crew.
Help monitor attendance and complete other assigned personnel-related tasks.
Assist with training new hires and support ongoing team development.
Complete all annual training for the sanitation team.
Maintain communication across departments to support production and sanitation needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.