Industrial​/Food Manufacturing Sanitation Tech Lead | Overnight

Job Title

Responsible for assisting in planning, organization and supervision of the activities associated with third-shift sanitation.

Ensure the highest standard of cleaning occurs in accordance with USDA, Master Cleaning Schedule, PPE, Safety, and Good Housekeeping practices. Provide proper training/direction to each individual and provide effective constructive feedback. Ensure equipment is properly covered, clean, and sanitized. Meet on time start-up demands from production. Lead by positive example.

Requirements

• Understands during cleaning; the equipment has moving parts and must ensure safety and quality always comes first. Does not stick/place any parts of the body into any moving part of the equipment. Must adhere to proper operating sanitation procedures for the equipment. Must understand that chemicals are being used to clean/sanitize, the proper use and storage of chemicals and PPE involved.
  
  Demonstrates a good mechanical aptitude. Respects co-workers and communicates effectively with personnel.

Qualifications

• Read and write English (Bilingual Preferred)
• Must have good interpersonal skills, basic mathematics, ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Stand, reach, bend and (climb steps/stairs occasionally);
  Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Works well with others; ability to meet required demands on work/quality to support sanitation process. Works with minimum supervision. Ability to take charge and lead
• Understands and can demonstrate workable knowledge of chemical usage/cleaning
• Evaluation of performance is to take place within first 120 hours of beginning job.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member works around moving machinery. The team member is exposed to hot/cold/refrigerated conditions, loud noise, and wet floors, which may become slippery. Team member must be aware of their surroundings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains team members on procedures, safety, cleaning chemicals, and equipment cleaning
• Conducts initial Pre-op from Sanitation perspective
• Provides guidance and assistance to team members in performing their job duties
• Ensures Master Cleaning Schedule is being followed.
• Provides leadership and motivation to foster teamwork amongst department
• Works closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QA and communicates and issues or concerns to appropriate department of immediate supervisor.
• Provides feedback to supervisor on team member's performance
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Desirable Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Read and demonstrate understanding of cleaning chemicals used in their job role
• Understand they will be required to help out on other lines and areas as sanitation activities are required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to travel throughout Production areas
• Office and factory environment, including refrigerated warehouses
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift occasional heavy loads (50 lbs.)
• Must be able to work flexible hours based upon needs of Operation
• Must be able to operate Power Washers for cleaning if required

Compensation & Benefits

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50 + $2.00 Shift Differential. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.