Sanitation Lead

smucker; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee daily sanitation operations and maintain a clean, safe, and compliant facility. You will support distribution activities and ensure adherence to SOPs while coordinating and training the sanitation team.

The role emphasizes leadership, strict safety practices, and accurate record-keeping as you collaborate with other departments to prevent production disruption and uphold regulatory standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation roles is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead by example and promote team environment.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Experience documenting sanitation procedures and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SOPs followed and safe working environment.
• Lead sanitation and housekeeping to meet standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation protocols.
• Provide clerical support to review sanitation inventory and reports.
• Act as shift contact for sanitation issues.
• Coordinate with departments to avoid production disruption.
• Conduct ATP testing on cleaned surfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Safety standards

Sanitation practices

Team coordination

Communication

Record-keeping

Training

Job description

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing daily sanitation operations while ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. This role supports distribution activities, promotes adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assists in team coordination and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain a safe working environment; identify and report safety or operational concerns to management.
• Lead and support sanitation and housekeeping efforts to ensure the facility meets cleanliness and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the shift consistently follows good housekeeping practices and sanitation protocols .
• Provide clerical support to review sanitation inventory, review shift and pre-operational reports
• Act as a point of contact during the shift for sanitation-related issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sanitation, preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead by example and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Good organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills. Lead the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility
• Participate in cleaning activities
• Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and regulatory standards.
• Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborate with departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not interfere with production schedules
• Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections.
• Conduct equipment inspections after sanitors have completed cleaning tasks and provide feedback to sanitors and the bakery
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation related complaints or issues
• Conduct and report ATP testing on cleaned surfaces

Right Place for You

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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• Helping our Employees Thrive
• Delivering on Our Purpose
• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All

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The Right Place for You

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.

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.