Sanitation Lead

Job Description

Job Description

**MISSION:

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Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

**POSITION SUMMARY:

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The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing procedures, practices, and processes to maintain the facility in a sanitary condition that significantly minimizes or prevents hazards such as environmental pathogens, biological hazards from employee handling, and food allergen hazards. This role aims to create a sanitary facility in compliance with regulatory standards, driving the achievement of Jackson's SQF and HACCP plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

• Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and ensuring appropriate documentation to meet regulatory standards.

• Create and coordinate a sanitation plan in accordance with Jackson’s food safety programs.

• Collaborate with production operations and maintenance to coordinate the sanitation plan.

• Manage chemical inventory, associated PPE, and utensils required for sanitation operations.

• Demonstrate comprehension of production processes and their application as needed.

• Supervise and execute sanitation processes, ensuring completion of daily, weekly, and monthly protocols and schedules.

• Investigate opportunities to continuously improve sanitation protocols and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work with contractors and suppliers related to chemical or sanitation-specific needs.

• Provide leadership to the sanitation team, offering expertise in sanitation methods.

• Ensure smooth transitions and shift setups for success, including providing shift flexibility.

• Actively participate in train-the-trainer sessions to strengthen internal training capabilities and drive consistency across teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Required Experience:

• Excellent physical dexterity and the ability to repeat the same movements repeatedly.

• Ability to work with a team and be a team player.

• Experience working with hazardous materials or willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of waste disposal method

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• One to three months related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience in sanitation/waste disposal