Food Safety Site Lead — Sanitation & Compliance

Fortrex; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

EAP

Training & Development

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead our sanitation team in a fast-paced food processing environment. You will supervise hourly sanitors and lead persons, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements.

We value strong leadership, reliability, and the ability to coordinate across departments. This role involves working in a wet, hot, or cold plant while adhering to PPE and safety standards. Fortrex offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 6+ months of sanitation experience.
• Leadership and decision‑making skills are required.
• General working knowledge of computers and technology including Microsoft Office
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read, write, add, and subtract.
• Ability to work in environments with extreme temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sanitation staff in designated areas.
• Direct daily work of sanitors and lead persons.
• Assign work to sanitors and leads.
• Ensure sanitors work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with policies.
• Evaluate staff for promotions or changes in status.
• Ensure compliance with Team Member Handbook, Safety Handbook, and Cleaning Procedures.
• Assist Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager with training including ERP.
• Report and investigate accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

MS Office

PPE

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP

Job description

Fortrex is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead our sanitation team in a fast-paced food processing environment. You will supervise hourly sanitors and lead persons, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements.

We value strong leadership, reliability, and the ability to coordinate across departments. This role involves working in a wet, hot, or cold plant while adhering to PPE and safety standards. Fortrex offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.