Group Coordinating Lead - Industrial Hygiene Work - 1st Shift

msiexpress; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express in Portage, IN is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee sanitation operations under the Sanitation Manager, ensuring food safety and quality standards across packaging, cartoners, and blending areas.

The role requires coordinating the sanitation team, completing schedules, handling chemicals, training, PPE, and collaborating with maintenance. This full-time position offers hands-on responsibility in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit to OSHA Powered Industrial Truck training and pass tests.
• Operational knowledge of production and sanitation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates sanitation team in performing all SSOPs on equipment.
• Performs multi-variable platform surface swabbing sampling.
• Identifies and reports mechanical issues to the Sanitation Manager.
• Follows, records and updates Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Handles and dispenses chemicals according to procedure.
• Understands use of PPE and safety practices.
• Collaborates with maintenance during shake-downs as needed.
• Reports food safety and quality problems to responsible personnel.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Follow directions

Equipment knowledge

Physical stamina

OSHA PIT training

Job description

Job Description: Sanitation Lead

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Lead works at the direction of Sanitation Manager in support of the execution of the sanitation process.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinates sanitation team in performing all SSOPs on all equipment (i.e., packaging, cartoners, blending).
• Performs Multi-Variable Platform surface swabbing sampling device.
• Identifies and reports mechanical issues to Sanitation Manager.
• Follows, records and updates Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Ability to complete sanitation schedule in a timely manner.
• Handles and dispenses chemicals according to procedure.
• Completes required site-specific training as applicable (i.e., Allergen).
• Understands the proper utilization of all PPE associated with the sanitization process.
• Ability to assist maintenance with the shake-down process as required in the sanitation procedures.
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
• Able to take direction and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by management.

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Ability to work overtime when needed - Essential
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules - Essential
• Ability to read, understand and follow direction/instruction - Essential
• Operational knowledge of all production and sanitation equipment - Essential
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of shift - Essential
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools - Essential
• Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment which may weigh up to 50 pounds - Essential
• Pass all company testing - Essential
• Must submit to OSHA Powered Industrial Truck training and pass associated tests (site-specific) - Essential
• Knowledge of most plant/warehouse equipment - Essential
• Knowledge of plant equipment - Essential

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moving chemicals.
• Noise levels that require the use of hearing protection.
• Temperature and humidity swings.
• Fumes associated with forklifts.
• Oil and grease used on machine parts for lubrication.
• Frequent moisture during the cleaning process of production area.
• Smell/odors associated with the product and equipment maintenance including chemicals used during the cleaning process and cleanup and non-toxic glue.
• Dust associated with corrugate boxes.
• Allergens related to any food products.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required within your facility in the appropriate designated areas.
• The work involves risks or discomforts, e.g. working around moving parts and equipment, which require some safety precautions and/or the use of protective safety equipment.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.