Sanitation Lead

Position Summary

The Sanitation Lead is a hands‑on leader responsible for executing sanitation operations while ensuring documentation accuracy, audit readiness, and supply availability across multiple facilities. This role performs all duties of a Sanitation Associate and serves as the point person for standards, consistency, and compliance
. The Sanitation Lead balances floor execution with administrative oversight to ensure sanitation programs meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements at both the Obetz and Green Pointe facilities.

This is a working leadership role — accountability starts on the floor and extends to the paperwork that proves the work was done right.

• Perform all sanitation duties outlined for the Sanitation Associate role, including cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work spaces, and facility areas
• Execute daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation tasks in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and food safety requirements
• Safely handle, mix, and apply approved cleaning chemicals
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for thorough cleaning
• Identify sanitation, safety, or equipment concerns and elevate appropriately

• Monitor, review, and verify sanitation paperwork, logs, and checklists for accuracy and completeness
• Perform light data entry related to sanitation records, compliance tracking, and audit documentation
• Ensure sanitation documentation supports audit and inspection readiness at all times
• Prepare for and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
• Track sanitation supplies and chemical inventory; provide timely updates and replenishment requests
• Maintain consistent sanitation standards across both Obetz and Green Pointe facilities
• Provide on‑floor guidance, direction, and support to sanitation associates
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve sanitation‑related issues
• Act as a communication bridge between sanitation teams and leadership

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks
• Comfortable standing, bending, climbing, and working in wet or cold environments
• Ability to work in varying temperature zones depending on facility and assignment
• Ability to travel between Obetz and Green Pointe facilities as required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment required
• Previous lead, trainer, or informal leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage both hands‑on work and documentation
• Basic computer skills and comfort performing light data entry
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation best practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to hold others accountable to standards
• Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility to support operational needs across both facilities

Success in this role means sanitation execution and documentation are always aligned. The Sanitation Lead ensures the work is done correctly, documented accurately, and inspection‑ready at all times. This role directly protects product integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity across two facilities —
high visibility, high accountability, real impact
.

• Ability to lead by example and support team performance and accountability
• Ability to safely disassemble, clean, and reassemble food production equipment
• Must follow safety and sanitation protocols consistently
• Comfortable working around food products and industrial cleaning chemicals
• Ability to work in various facility areas (Production Floor, Warehouse, Gift Production)
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for long periods during the shift
• Must demonstrate reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding and fast‑paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills