Lead, Sanitation

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Columbus, GA is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee cleaning and sanitation processes in our facility, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and leading a team.

You will develop procedures, train staff, monitor supplies, and collaborate with other departments to minimize production disruption while maintaining thorough records. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in sanitation or related field.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement sanitation programs and protocols.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and management.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and schedules as needed.
• Must have a satisfactory disciplinary record, including fewer than 5 attendance points and no written performance discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility
• Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify areas that need cleaning and maintenance
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not interfere with production schedules
• Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation-related complaints or issues

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Job description

Sanitation Lead Job Description

Department: Sanitation

Location: Columbus

Reports to: Sanitation Assistant Manager

Status: Hourly

Pay: $24.12

The sanitation lead is responsible for overseeing the cleaning and sanitation processes within a facility to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. They develop and implement sanitation procedures, train employees, and monitor sanitation equipment and supplies. Strong attention to detail and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the
• facility
• Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and
• regulatory standards
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify areas that need cleaning and
• maintenance
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not
• interfere with production schedules
• Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation-related complaints or issues

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in sanitation or related field.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement sanitation programs and protocols.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members
• and management.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and schedules as needed.
• Must have a satisfactory disciplinary record, including fewer than 5 attendance points and no written performance discipline.
• Follow us on LinkedIn®
• We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.