SANITATION TEAM LEAD - 2ND SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Assists the sanitation supervisor in administering sanitation personnel.  Maintains the overall cleanliness of the manufacturing plant and warehouse area.  Performs cleaning and sanitation of product contact parts as stated in the General Sanitation Procedures and Master Sanitation Schedule.  Assist in environmental incidents, cleaning investigations, biohazard clean-ups, and chemical spill clean-ups—Inspect areas for sanitary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance. Assist in the training of new department employees.

Job Summary:  

Assists the sanitation supervisor in administering sanitation personnel. Maintains the overall cleanliness of the manufacturing plant and warehouse area. Performs cleaning and sanitation of product contact parts as stated in the General Sanitation Procedures and Master Sanitation Schedule. Assist in environmental incidents, cleaning investigations, biohazard clean-ups, and chemical spill clean-ups—Inspect areas for sanitary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance. Assist in the training of new department employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative Duties

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

Provide Support and, if necessary, perform the following cleaning assignments in the cGMP Production Areas:

• Performs 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
• Performs all daily duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule:
  • Cleans and sanitizes all common areas such as hallways, lockers, locker areas, sanitation rooms, dust collector rooms, drains, docking areas, ovens, ceiling vents, and tiles.
  • Deep cleaning of production workstations as requested.
  • Removal and disposal of trash and cleaning of garbage bins
  • Assist production personnel with changeovers and workstation cleaning.
• Operates the following equipment to assist with sanitation:
  • Electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to perform sanitation duties.
  • Floor scrubbers, power washers and explosion-proof vacuums
  • Dust collectors.
• Checks Soap Titrations and water temperature in tote washers.
• Refills soap, sanitizers, paper towels, and other personal protective equipment.
• Assists with continuous improvement by Identifying opportunities for quality and sanitation.  
• Performs sanitation-related tasks including but not limited to scrubbing and mopping the floors, walls, and equipment; removing trash; using the proper chemicals/equipment ; and all other related duties as assigned.
• Operates electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to perform sanitation duties.
• Completes daily task documentation as required.
• Reports all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility on time.
• Supports Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
• Complies with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements. 

Provide Support and, if necessary, perform the following cleaning assignments in the Non-Production and Warehouse Areas:

• Performs all daily duties as stated in the cleaning schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes all common areas such as cafeteria, offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells, lockers, and conference rooms.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washed windows, door panels, and sills.
• Cleans washrooms, including sinks, toilets, and floors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Cleans warehouse areas, including loading docks, rails, racks, restrooms, and offices.
• Deep cleaning of offices, hallways, and other common areas.
• Remove and dispose of trash and clean garbage bins.
• Operates the following equipment to assist with sanitation.
  • Electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to perform sanitation duties.
  • Floor scrubbers, power washers and vacuums
• Refills soap and sanitizers.
• Assists with continuous improvement by Identifying opportunities for quality and sanitation.  
• Performs sanitation related tasks including but not limited to scrubbing, mopping of the floors, walls, and equipment; vacuuming, removing trash; using the proper chemicals / equipment and all other related duties as assigned.
• Operates electric pallet jack, forklift, and man-lift to assist in performing the sanitation duties.
• Completes daily documentation as required.
• Reports all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility.
• Supports Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
• Complies with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements. 

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.    Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.  Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.    Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.   Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.    Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities. 

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) at 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 electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and man-lifts.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.). Ability to fill out sanitation/production paperwork accurately.    Good verbal communication skills are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate various types of powered industrial equipment (electric pallet jack, forklift, and man ) required.
• Good attention to detail skills required.   
• Exhibits strong teamwork skills; possesses a good, “can do” attitude; collaborates with others; works in a fast-paced environment while following all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies; and exhibits flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, change tasks and work in different areas as needed.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; and reach with hands and arms, including overhead reaching and horizontally on a ladder; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place:

• Up to 30 lb. force up to 25 feet and then pull to the original position.
• Up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off the ground, raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to the original position.
• Up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto the side and return to the original position.
• Up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch-high shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31-inch surface.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some of which are classified as allergens or irritants. 

This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and in some areas, louder hearing protection is required.

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