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Sanitation Lead, 3rd Shift

1-800-Flowers Family of Brands•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead maintains a clean and safe production environment by overseeing and performing sanitation and cleaning tasks. The role supports production operations and ensures compliance with food safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. The regular schedule is third shift, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. Hours may extend beyond the scheduled shift based on production needs until work is complete. Weekend work may be required during peak production periods, and the peak-season schedule may vary with business needs. When covering for the Supervisor, the Sanitation Lead must be available to arrive early, between 9:30 PM and 9:45 PM, to prepare assignments and support team operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3–5 years of sanitation experience.
  • Strong communication skills, including basic writing ability.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily titration checks and document readings.
  • Assist with additional responsibilities during staffing shortages, such as cleaning production lines.
  • Follow safety procedures, report safety concerns, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Verify team compliance with PPE requirements and maintain related documentation.
  • Assist the Supervisor with daily shift huddles.
  • Clean and sanitize production areas, including catch pans, bucket conveyor systems, utensils, walls, ceilings, floors, pipes, kettles, and equipment top surfaces.
  • Ensure cleaning meets food safety standards.
  • Complete tasks assigned by the Sanitation team or Sanitarian.
  • Report damaged product-contact parts, utensils, and equipment to leadership.
  • Keep sanitation equipment clean and properly covered when not in use.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Remove trash and product waste after third-shift cleaning is completed.
  • Comply with OSHA safety standards, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Report hazards or concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor.
  • Complete pre-operational inspections in partnership with Quality team members.
  • Collaborate with the Sanitation Supervisor on additional tasks and department needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • 401(k) retirement savings program.
  • Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid vacation time, accrued based on hours worked and tenure.
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Employee discount across the company’s family of brands.
  • Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Sanitation Lead salary in the US is approximately $48,000 per year, with a typical range of $37,000 to $64,000.
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