Sanitation Team Leader

Leclerc Foods; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc Foods, a family business with extensive experience in the food industry, is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards while leading a dedicated team. This role offers opportunities for advancement within a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Complete benefits program including drug and dental insurance

Paid and adapted training

Job security

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the food industry is preferable.
• Good understanding of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation.
• Able to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sanitation Manager with daily sanitation tasks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and environmental laws.
• Oversee quality of work performed by Sanitation Team Members.

Skills

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POKA platform

Safety equipment

Job description

Leclerc is a family business with 119 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in eight plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sanitation Manager, the Sanitation Team Lead will assist the Sanitation Manager as needed with overseeing the daily tasks and duties of the team. S/he will help assist the team with the facility and equipment cleaning, sanitation processes, programs and documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory, food safety and environmental laws are met; help implement safety, sanitation and continuous improvement programs and ensure that the facility is maintained at BRC level of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Must work safely at all times and comply with all safety policies and procedures;
• Perform different tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer;
• Involved in team member training to understand procedures of cleaning for food safety and personnel safety;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor by ensuring that employee follow safety practices, including but not limited to:
• Lock out tag out
• Chemical Handling
• Proper lifting techniques
• Wearing proper PPE
• Report food safety issues to the Sanitation Supervisor;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor with overseeing the quality of work performed by the Sanitation Team Members;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor with overseeing that tasks and duties as outlined in the Master Sanitation schedule are completed efficiently by the team;
• Create and keep up to date POKA guide relatively to all sanitation operations;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• In the event the Sanitation Supervisor is unavailable (absence, vacation, training, etc.) the Sanitation Team Leader will provide leadership to the team members and ensure that all tasks and duties of the team are being completed;
• Oversee the quality of work performed by the Sanitation Team Members;
• Report any food safety issues to the Quality Manager and/or Plant Manager;
• Conduct required pre-op inspections to ensure equipment and facility are clean prior to operation start-up;
• Oversee that tasks and duties as outlined in the Master Sanitation schedule are completed efficiently by the sanitation team;
• Manage staff hours and submit to payroll;
• Must be willing and able to complete other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent;

One year of experience in the food industry is preferable;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers and supervisors

Must be able to meet physical requirements and demonstrate manual dexterity;

Have a good understanding of mathematics and mental calculation skills.

Knowledge of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation, in addition to practices and procedures;

Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist 35 lbs. 33% of the time.
• Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 35 lbs 33% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 114 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
  
  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-933-1710 ext: 3600