Sanitation and Production Lead (Night Shift)

Amero Foods Mfg. Corporation; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PastryStar, located in Laurel, MD, is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Lead for the night shift to oversee sanitation across our food production facility. You will supervise staff, ensure clean and compliant production zones, and support audits.

The role focuses on allergen changeovers, equipment cleaning, and maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule. You will work with Production, QA, and Maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5-10 years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and FDA/FSMA food safety standards.
• Able to follow Master Sanitation Schedules and logs.
• Willingness to train sanitation staff and lead a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sanitation team and oversee cleaning of equipment and production areas per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Ensure allergen changeovers and prevent cross-contamination.
• Supervise cleaning of dry mix and liquid zones including teardown/reassembly.
• Oversee sanitation of tanks, totes, and filling lines for creams and glazes.
• Ensure floors, drains, walls, and shelving are cleaned to prevent pests.
• Maintain SDS records and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Conduct pre-op inspections to ensure readiness for production.
• Train team on GMPs, hygiene, PPE usage and sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Maintenance on schedules and audits.
• Support third-party audits and customer inspections.

Skills

Lead/supervisory experience

GMPs

Food safety standards (FDA, FSMA)

Cleaning & sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus

Time management

Physical endurance (lift up to 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SDS records handling

Cleaning chemicals handling

Job description

Sanitation and Production Lead (Night Shift)

About this position

PastryStar is more than a food manufacturer—it’s a team driven by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Founded by a French pastry chef and rooted in over 35 years of expertise, we create high-quality, clean-label ingredients that help professionals bring exceptional desserts to life. At PastryStar, we don’t just make products—we solve problems, elevate standards, and build something meaningful together.

Why Join PastryStar

At PastryStar, we’re more than a team, we’re a family passionate about baking and innovation. We provide high-quality, all-natural, clean-label ingredients that help our customers create extraordinary products worldwide.

Joining us means:

• Innovation & Creativity: Work with cutting-edge pastry solutions and bring your ideas to life.
• Quality & Integrity: Be part of a team that values transparency, excellence, and ethical practices.
• Growth & Learning: Develop your skills in a supportive environment with industry experts.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate with a motivated, diverse, and passionate team.

If you love food, creativity, and making an impact in the bakery and pastry industry, PastryStar is the place for you!

About Us: PastryStar is located in Laurel, MD. Since 1986, the company has been manufacturing high quality, clean-label bakery ingredients (such as powder mixes, baking fruit jams, and fillings). Our core customers are industrial bakeries, in-store bakeries, and cruise lines.

What you'll do

PastryStar, a manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients, is seeking a hands-on and organized Sanitation Lead to oversee and perform sanitation duties across our food production facility. This includes cleaning of equipment, production zones, and facility common areas, while supervising sanitation staff and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the sanitation team in the cleaning and sanitizing of mixers, blenders, kettles, depositors, conveyors, tools, utensils, packaging lines, and all food-contact surfaces in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Ensure allergen changeovers and sanitation procedures are followed rigorously to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., between dairy, nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
• Perform and supervise cleaning of dry mix and liquid production zones , including equipment teardown and reassembly after sanitation.
• Oversee the sanitation of tanks, totes, and filling lines used for pastry creams, glazes, and other high-viscosity products.
• Ensure that floor drains, walls, ceilings, racks, pallets, and shelving in production and warehouse areas are routinely cleaned to prevent pest or mold issues.
• Ensure proper handling and safe use of cleaning chemicals used in a food manufacturing environment; maintain accurate SDS records.
• Conduct and document pre-op inspections before shift start to ensure areas are clean and production-ready.
• Train sanitation team members on GMPs, proper hygiene, PPE usage, and sanitation procedures specific to PastryStar’s product types and processes.
• Monitor sanitation records for accuracy and completeness; elevate any missed or incomplete tasks to management.
• Communicate effectively with Production, QA, and Maintenance to coordinate cleaning schedules, equipment access, and support for audits or shutdown cleanings.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting third-party food safety audits , customer inspections, and internal quality assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5-10 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Food safety standards (FDA, FSMA)
• Cleaning and sanitation chemicals, tools, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Dry mix and liquid production areas
• Common areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens
• Ability to follow Master Sanitation Schedules and complete sanitation logs accurately
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to train and lead a small sanitation team
• Good communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand, bend, and climb for long periods
• Work in wet, humid, or temperature-controlled environments
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times (gloves, goggles, boots, etc.)

PastryStar is proud to provide a clean, safe, and quality-driven environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value teamwork, food safety, and operational excellence.

PLEASE NOTE: WE E-VERIFY.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be confirmed through the E-Verify system.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Laurel, MD 20723 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laurel, MD 20723: Relocate before starting work (Required)

PastryStar is more than a food manufacturer—it’s a team driven by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Founded by a French pastry chef and rooted in over 35 years of expertise, we create high-quality, clean-label ingredients that help professionals bring exceptional desserts to life. At PastryStar, we don’t just make products—we solve problems, elevate standards, and build something meaningful together.

Why Join PastryStar

At PastryStar, we’re more than a team, we’re a family passionate about baking and innovation. We provide high-quality, all-natural, clean-label ingredients that help our customers create extraordinary products worldwide.

Joining us means:

• Innovation & Creativity: Work with cutting-edge pastry solutions and bring your ideas to life.
• Quality & Integrity: Be part of a team that values transparency, excellence, and ethical practices.
• Growth & Learning: Develop your skills in a supportive environment with industry experts.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate with a motivated, diverse, and passionate team.

If you love food, creativity, and making an impact in the bakery and pastry industry, PastryStar is the place for you!

About Us: PastryStar is located in Laurel, MD. Since 1986, the company has been manufacturing high quality, clean-label bakery ingredients (such as powder mixes, baking fruit jams, and fillings). Our core customers are industrial bakeries, in-store bakeries, and cruise lines.

What you'll do

PastryStar, a manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients, is seeking a hands-on and organized Sanitation Lead to oversee and perform sanitation duties across our food production facility. This includes cleaning of equipment, production zones, and facility common areas, while supervising sanitation staff and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the sanitation team in the cleaning and sanitizing of mixers, blenders, kettles, depositors, conveyors, tools, utensils, packaging lines, and all food-contact surfaces in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Ensure allergen changeovers and sanitation procedures are followed rigorously to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., between dairy, nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
• Perform and supervise cleaning of dry mix and liquid production zones , including equipment teardown and reassembly after sanitation.
• Oversee the sanitation of tanks, totes, and filling lines used for pastry creams, glazes, and other high-viscosity products.
• Ensure that floor drains, walls, ceilings, racks, pallets, and shelving in production and warehouse areas are routinely cleaned to prevent pest or mold issues.
• Ensure proper handling and safe use of cleaning chemicals used in a food manufacturing environment; maintain accurate SDS records.
• Conduct and document pre-op inspections before shift start to ensure areas are clean and production-ready.
• Train sanitation team members on GMPs, proper hygiene, PPE usage, and sanitation procedures specific to PastryStar’s product types and processes.
• Monitor sanitation records for accuracy and completeness; elevate any missed or incomplete tasks to management.
• Communicate effectively with Production, QA, and Maintenance to coordinate cleaning schedules, equipment access, and support for audits or shutdown cleanings.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting third-party food safety audits , customer inspections, and internal quality assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5-10 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Food safety standards (FDA, FSMA)
• Allergen control procedures
• Cleaning and sanitation chemicals, tools, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Food production equipment (mixers, kettles, tanks, blenders, etc.)
• Dry mix and liquid production areas
• Common areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens
• Ability to follow Master Sanitation Schedules and complete sanitation logs accurately
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to train and lead a small sanitation team
• Good communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Computer skills
• Stand, bend, and climb for long periods
• Work in wet, humid, or temperature-controlled environments
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times (gloves, goggles, boots, etc.)

PastryStar is proud to provide a clean, safe, and quality-driven environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value teamwork, food safety, and operational excellence.

PLEASE NOTE: WE E-VERIFY.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be confirmed through the E-Verify system.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Laurel, MD 20723 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laurel, MD 20723: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

The pay range for this role is:
23.50 - 26.50 USD per hour(Laurel. MD)