Sanitation Lead

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Sanitation Lead coordinates activities of and provides coaching and guidance to workers on the Sanitation team. The Sanitation Lead works alongside and with the team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. The Lead is responsible for following and enforcing all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies, in cooperation with the supervisor.Essential FunctionsOversees and performs typical sanitation tasks to support the production team and the entire facility up to and including removing waste and debris, transporting empty boxes to compactors, monitoring outside of facility for waste and debris, sanitizing equipment and floors at end of shifts, cleaning and sanitizing tools and receptacles and other custodial functions as needed.Coach all employees to follow policies and proceduresSupport the production department by cleaning and preparing for next shiftOccasionally required to communicate with other departments, such as Quality or Production, to collaborate and solve problemsRespectfully support and follow direction from supervisor or management and complete tasks with minimum supervision.Responsible for following standard operating procedures (safety, GMP AND SQF policies /procedures, PPE / hygiene policies)Maintains the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.Performs routine sanitation equipment maintenance to ensure equipment functions properlyReports all food safety sanitation issues to an immediate supervisorRequired knowledge, skills, abilitiesLeadership and fostering team cooperation for a large group of employeesKnowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Sheets preferredStrong written and communication skillsStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlinesAbility to adapt toprograms and procedureFood manufacturing experienceWork Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a manufacturing and assembly environment and is regularly exposed to cool and/or cold temperatures (10º - 40º). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, reach and lift for a minimum of 8hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to handle objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are varied according to shift. There are occasions where overtime is required based upon operational needs. The Sanitation Lead is expected to work the hours it takes to finish assignments each day.