Food Safety , Facilities & Operations Supervisor

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network is seeking a Facilities Supervisor at the Kansas Distribution Center. This role handles food safety, sanitation, maintenance, and compliance, coordinating paperwork under the Logistics & VEC Manager.

The shift runs Tuesday through Saturday, with duties spanning sanitation oversight, equipment operation, and general facility upkeep. The ideal candidate has ≥4 years in supervision, a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, and strong written

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent, plus 2 years in food safety/facility operations.
• 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Computer literacy.
• Legible handwriting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise volunteers assigned to assist with building and grounds sanitation.
• Inspect facility to identify sanitation needs; maintain ongoing lists using sanitation logs.
• Follow and maintain SDS, AIB, Feeding America, and Harvesters sanitation procedures.
• Safely operate warehouse, material-handling, and cleaning equipment.
• Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Maintain mezzanine storage area and inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Perform general maintenance items for the facility like painting, basic repairs, basic plumbing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Handwriting legibility

Supervisory experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

About Us

Harvesters staff are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We're a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We're building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees' growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

The Role

This supervisor will perform all aspects of Kansas Distribution Center (KDC) food safety/Sanitation and facility/maintenance related work as well as all Safety related compliance issues. This position will maintain the KDC plant facility including safe food handling, maintenance, ordering supplies, grounds, and sanitation processes. This includes coordinating and maintaining all operational compliance related paperwork and files. The incumbent will implement and maintain documented processes for all operational compliance areas under guidance of Logistics & VEC Manager. This role coordinates the preventative maintenance schedules for all material handling and dock equipment for the KDC facility. This positions has a Tuesday thru Saturday work schedule.

Primary duties

• Supervise volunteers assigned to assist with building and grounds sanitation.
• Inspect facility to identify sanitation needs; maintain ongoing needs lists using Click Maintenance app and sanitation logs.
• Follow and maintain SDS, AIB, Feeding America, and Harvesters sanitation procedures.
• Safely operate warehouse, material-handling, and cleaning equipment.
• Performs custodial related duties to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Maintain Mezzanine supply storage area and inventory of cleaning and other janitorial supplies.
• Perform general maintenance items for the facility like painting, basic repairs, basic plumbing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other aspects of the job

• Will be asked to fill in as needed in other positions such as helping with Warehouse duties, Volunteer Engagement Center duties and deliveries driving in a Box Truck.
• Demonstrate a dedication to the mission and values of Harvesters.
• This position requires the use of general office equipment such as telephones, computers, adding machines, calculators, copiers and extensive walking across the warehouse and back and forth to the office.
• Position occasionally requires lifting over 50 pounds and lifting of 20 to 50 pounds approximately 5% of the time. The incumbent will spend 80% of the time in a warehouse environment, 15% of the time stationary working at a computer terminal and 5% of the time talking on the radio and telephone.
• Schedule may require working an occasional Saturday or Sunday.
• Some working temps may range from 40 degrees to -10 degrees.

Required Experience & Education

• High School degree or equivalent of a minimum of 2 years of experience in food safety and facility operations.
• 4 years in a supervisory role
• Facility and equipment maintenance, preferably in a food industry setting
• Certified forklift operator
• Computer literacy
• Legible handwriting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Work independently, following written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge in DOT, USDA, AIB and other regulatory bodies
• Experience working in an environment with sanitation standards and measures
• Knowledge of warehouse, grounds and related equipment
• Knowledge and experience in the food industry
• Volunteer work

Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.