PM Sanitation Lead

Jimenez Mexican Food; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimenez Mexican Food in Perris, CA is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation staff and ensure compliance with SSOP and HACCP across shifts. You will safeguard product quality and prevent sanitation issues from impacting production.

The role requires experience in food processing sanitation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage inventories and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sanitation within food processing.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and SSOP.
• Ability to work overtime and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise sanitation staff on assigned shift.
• Oversee daily sanitation workflow and shift assignments.
• Perform and monitor Pest Management programs and audits.
• Maintain chemical inventories and SDS binder.
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Ensure sanitation aligns with SSOP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

HACCP knowledge

SSOP compliance

Inventory management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

MaintainX system

Job description

Job description:

About Jimenez Mexican Food

A family owned brand dedicated to providing the highest quality brand products above all. Started over 40 years ago, the company's belief is that one should not compromise on the ingredients that are used to make the best tasting chorizo and longaniza possible.

Job Summary

Our food production plant is looking for a Sanitation Supervisor. In this role, you directly manage our sanitation staff and inventory, ensuring that employees adhere to our SSOP as well as local and federal regulations. This role is essential to the health and success of our business, and you should take pride in the fact that the items we produce uphold the highest quality standards. We are looking for someone who can prevent issues before they affect production, so you should have a working knowledge of HACCP. You must also be familiar with the safe application of disinfectants and other chemicals.

Lead Responsibilities:

• Trains and assists manage Sanitation employees on the assigned shift.
• Oversees the daily workflow and assignments of the Sanitation shift.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist to Develop and maintain the Sanitation department including personnel.
• Oversee and the plant sanitation and employee sanitation training.
• Oversee the 'Pest Management program and communicate trends / issues to the management team as needed.
• Monitor corrective action plans generated from external and internal audits.
• Assist on Update the SDS binder when introducing a new chemical to the facility.
• Also turn off the compressor and boiler at the end of shift.
• Close out the daily sanitation work orders on MaintainX.
• Maintain chemical, utensil, cleaning and container supply inventories.
• Oversee daily plant sanitation, communicate issues to management and provide direction for required / additional cleaning duties to production and sanitation teams.
• Recommend to management changes or improvements to plant and equipment

design.

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment
• Clean And Sanitize Pails and lugers
• Dispose of waste along the assembly line
• Sweep and mop the floors
• Dust ventilation ducts to ensure proper airflow
• Assist with other assignments.

Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with modern warehouse practices and methods.
• Organizational skills and time management
• Good communication skills
• Some cleaning experience required
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina
• Able to work full 8 hour days and overtime if needed.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds at a time.

Work Location: In person