Sanitation Lead (1st shift-Wednesday-Sunday) $20+​/hr DOE

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9

Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea:
To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit  and follow us on Linked In or Facebook for the latest news.

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams.

Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families.

1st shift - Wednesday to Sunday

Wage: $20+/hour depending on experience

Position Summary:

Our Post Consumer Brands-Eugene Lead Sanitation Tech is responsible for maintaining food safety through the cleaning of company equipment used in food production, packaging, and warehouse/shipping areas within the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as well as Food Industry Best Practices for people and food safety. Employees will work as part of a team assigned to clean designated production equipment and facilities.

The Lead Technician will assign activities to the Sanitation Technicians and ensure the assignments are safely and satisfactorily completed.

• Enforce proper safe chemical handling by all employees on the shift.
• Ensure all raw materials storage, food blending, ovens and packaging machinery, warehouse and perimeter areas are cleaned to a Master Sanitation Schedule and company regulations.
• Clean assigned equipment per the sanitation standard operating procedures. This requires the disassembly and reassembly of equipment to ensure that all food residue has been removed.
• Always follow Good Manufacturing and individual personal hygiene practices.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies and report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions. immediately to supervisor on duty.
• Maintain daily reports and records as assigned.
• Complete all other tasks/duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Lead shift team and assign jobs to the Sanitation Technicians.
• Accurately document and complete assigned Master Sanitation Schedule tasks.
• Report all completed testing appropriately.
• Assist in the introduction, training, and evaluation process for all new employees.
• Ensure GMPs and chemical usage guidelines are being followed by Sanitation Technicians.
• Report observed performance and behavioral issues to the supervisor.
• Recognize and report exemplary behavior.
• Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
• Participate in Safety committee meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• One year experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing facility or medical facility.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
• Computer competent – word, excel, Outlook.

Preferred Education,…