Lead Sanitation Technician -2Nd Shift; Sparks, Nv

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor in delegating tasks and cleaning assignments to Sanitation Technicians
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in planning cleaning assignments
• Ensure that the sanitation team meets daily shift goals and performance metrics
• Conduct daily inventory and order supplies for cleaning and sanitation
• Provide guidance and training for sanitation technicians
• Inspect areas for sanitary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance
• Assist in environmental incidents, cleaning investigations, biohazard, and chemical spill cleaning
• Actively participate in the training of new department employees
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as assigned by the supervisor or lead

• Perform cleaning of Production workstations, including but not limited to:
• Zone 1 – Product Contact Parts
• Zone 2 – Equipment and Non-Product Contact Parts
• Zone 3 – Walls, Ceilings, Vents, Floors, and Drains
• Carry out all daily duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Clean and sanitize all common areas such as hallways, lockers, sanitation rooms, dust collector rooms, drains, docking areas, ovens, ceiling vents, and tiles
• Deep clean production workstations as requested
• Remove and dispose of trash and clean garbage bins
• Assist production personnel with changeovers and workstation cleaning
• Operate equipment to assist with sanitation: electric pallet jack, forklift, man‑lift, floor scrubbers, power washers, explosion‑proof vacuums, dust collectors, and other appropriate machinery
• Check soap titrations and water temperature in tote washers
• Replenish soap, sanitizers, paper towels, and other personal protective equipment
• Identify opportunities for quality and sanitation improvement
• Perform sanitation‑related tasks such as scrubbing and mopping floors, walls, and equipment; removing trash; using proper chemicals and equipment
• Complete daily task documentation
• Report all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility on time
• Support Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives
• Comply with safety, cGMP, SOP, and SQF requirements

• Perform all daily duties as stated in the cleaning schedule
• Clean and sanitize all common areas such as cafeteria, offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells, lockers, and conference rooms
• Wash walls, ceilings, and woodwork; wash windows, door panels, and sills
• Clean washrooms, including sinks, toilets, and floors; replenish bathroom supplies
• Clean warehouse areas, including loading docks, rails, racks, restrooms, and offices
• Deep clean offices, hallways, and other common areas
• Remove and dispose of trash and clean garbage bins
• Operate equipment: electric pallet jack, forklift, man‑lift, floor scrubbers, power washers, and vacuums
• Replenish soap and sanitizers
• Identify opportunities for quality and sanitation improvement
• Perform sanitation‑related tasks such as scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, and removing trash
• Complete daily documentation
• Report all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility
• Support Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives
• Comply with safety, cGMP, SOP, and SQF requirements

• Support a culture of safe production and exhibit safe work practices
• Actively participate in safety programs and activities
• Provide and accept constructive feedback on safety performance
• Adhere to policies, procedures, SOPs, safe work practices, and safety policies
• Report all workplace incidents to supervisor immediately
• Communicate concerns, hazards, and prevention input to supervisor
• Properly use, wear, and store personal protective equipment when required
• Participate on safety teams and/or complete safety‑related activities as part of regular job responsibilities

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• More than five years’ experience as a Sanitation Technician, Production Operator, or Warehouse Operator in a Food Manufacturing Production or Warehouse environment
• Licensed to drive moving/PIT equipment such as…