Sanitation Lead

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBLITIES:

• Oversee Team Member performance and trains all new team members.
• Verify chemical inventory and perform chemical testing on a daily basis.
• Verify that SOPs are being followed.
• Inspects equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Direct and assign cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Interprets company policies to team members and enforces safety regulations.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists team members in solving work problems.
• Confers with supervisor to coordinate activities for the department.
• Perform inspections on plant equipment, create proper documentation and release the various areas on a timely manner.
• Assist the Sanitation supervisor with special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and minimum of two years' experience in food manufacturing or related Sanitation experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of position responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels and proven leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of chemicals and their application preferred.
• Knowledge in HACCP, GMP(s), SOP(s) and Food Safety Principles required.
• Must be able to work directly with the Quality Assurance department & USDA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Preferred

2 years: Food Manufacturing or Sanitation experience