Food Safety Sanitation Lead — 3rd Shift

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid vacation time

Employee discount

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Lead for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) in Lake Forest, IL. The role oversees sanitation tasks to maintain a clean, compliant production environment, supporting ongoing operations and food safety standards.

You will participate in shift planning and ensure safety procedures and PPE usage are followed. The position requires 3–5 years of sanitation experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and basic writing ability.
• Organized and detail oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform titration checks and document readings daily.
• Assist with additional duties due to staffing shortages, including cleaning production lines.
• Follow safety procedures, report safety concerns, and ensure proper PPE use.
• Verify team compliance with PPE requirements and document it.
• Assist Supervisor with daily shift huddles and operational tasks.
• Clean and sanitize production areas, including equipment and surfaces.
• Ensure cleaning meets food safety standards and complete tasks from Sanitation team or Sanitarian.
• Report damaged product-contact parts and equipment to leadership.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and PPE coverage when not in use.
• Comply with GMP standards and complete pre-operational inspections with Quality team.
• Collaborate with Sanitation Supervisor on additional tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Lead for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) in Lake Forest, IL. The role oversees sanitation tasks to maintain a clean, compliant production environment, supporting ongoing operations and food safety standards.

You will participate in shift planning and ensure safety procedures and PPE usage are followed. The position requires 3–5 years of sanitation experience and a high school diploma or GED.