Sanitation Lead

Job Description

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE

• No Sponsorship / Transfer Available

For over 60 years, Meri Cal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 230 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients.

At Meri Cal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Sanitization Lead is responsible for dismantling and cleaning MFG and Packaging equipment. Including : (removing hoppers, covers, lids, screens, port valves, side covers where applicable, dusters, polisher assemblies, scoops, plastic buckets, plastic drums, material handling containers). In addition, but not limited to, guiding the sanitation team in minor and major cleans, assisting with environmental and data logger monitoring, ensuring MSS is completed at the frequency given, and assisting production on gummy lines when sanitation duties are not being performed.

Also, supports cleaning and sanitizing processing walls, lift covers, air vents, floors, strip doors, etc. The Sanitation Lead will only use approved chemicals and will follow safety guidelines. All Lock Out / Tag Out procedures must be followed. The Sanitation Lead reports to the Supervisor and receives direction, training, scheduling and other sanitation issues to meet company cGMP’s and cleaning SOP’s.

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, processing equipment such as kettles, CFA's, cooling, tunnels, incline conveyors, z elevators, bottling and packaging equipment, scoops, and all other machines, components and parts as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Cleans and sanitizes production room walls, ceilings, light fixtures, air vents, strip doors, floors and other production accessories as required.
• Maintains all process / cleaning and log books assuring all steps of the manufacturing cleaning directions are followed by Meri Cal's SOPs and cGMPs.
• Measure. mix, cleaning and sanitizing solutions as per instructions by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English to write routine reports and necessary correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understandings to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and work in tight constricted places in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Respond to data logger deviations.
• Assist in collecting environmental programs samples.
• Assis in waste pick up.
• Assist in production on gummy lines when Major / Minor cleans and MSS tasks are not being performed.

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Lead experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in sanitation.
• 2 years working in a food manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with production environment pr packaging experience is a plus.
• Familia with GMPs.
• Experience working with chemicals and knowledge of usage.

• No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents.
• Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan and more!

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $24.00 to $28.00. The compensation offered may vary…