Sanitation Lead

Job Opportunity: Sanitation Lead - Food Manufacturing with Ditsch USA at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH Do you take pride in keeping a facility clean, safe, and inspection-ready? Ditsch USA is looking for a Sanitation Lead at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience who enjoys leading by example and helping maintain a clean, safe, food-safe environment. Pay: $22.50 - $24.50/hour Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed Pay & Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Ongoing training and growth opportunities Supportive team environment What You'll Do Lead and complete daily facility sanitation and custodial duties Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, floors, walls, bins, trays, and work areas Disassemble, clean, sanitize, rinse, and reassemble production equipment and lines Use sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, mops, and power washers Follow sanitation schedules, GMPs, SQF expectations, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures Train team members on proper chemical use, handling, and storage Complete inspections, cleaning records, sanitation documentation, and micro swabbing/testing as needed Who Succeeds in This Role Has sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience Understands food safety, cleanliness, documentation, and following procedures Communicates clearly, leads by example, and supports the team Is comfortable using cleaning chemicals, sanitation tools, and power equipment Takes pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and ready for production Great backgrounds for this position: Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Technician, Food Production Worker, Production Lead, Industrial Cleaner, Custodian, Machine Operator, Warehouse Associate, or Manufacturing Associate. Previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is helpful, but strong industrial cleaning, production, or custodial experience may also be a fit. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read safety labels, follow sanitation procedures, communicate in English, use basic math, work weekends or holidays as needed, and lift or move up to 50 lbs. About Ditsch USA Ditsch USA creates memorable pretzel experiences for food service and retail markets. We are committed to freshness, clean-label products, and more than 100 years of craftsmanship in the art of pretzel making. If you're looking for a hands-on leadership role where your work helps keep food production safe, clean, and running smoothly, Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer. #ZR #J-18808-Ljbffr