Sanitation Lead

Great Oaks; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training and growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ditsch USA is seeking a Sanitation Lead at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on leading daily sanitation activities on the production floor, cleaning equipment, maintaining GMPs, and ensuring food safety readiness.

Pay is $22.50–$24.50 per hour with 1st shift options (6:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Mon-Thurs, Fridays as needed). Benefits include health, 401(k) match, PTO, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation in food manufacturing or similar industries.
• Ability to read safety labels and follow sanitation procedures.
• English communication; weekend/holiday availability; lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation and custodial duties on the production floor.
• Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, floors, walls.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, rinse, and reassemble production lines.
• Maintain sanitation records and documentation.
• Train team on chemical use and storage.
• Perform inspections and micro swabbing/testing as needed.

Skills

Sanitation

Food manufacturing

Leadership

Documentation

GMPs

SQF

Equipment cleaning

Training

Chemical handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Power washers

Vacuums

Job description

Job Opportunity: Sanitation Lead - Food Manufacturing with Ditsch USA at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH

Do you take pride in keeping a facility clean, safe, and inspection-ready?

Ditsch USA is looking for a Sanitation Lead at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience who enjoys leading by example and helping maintain a clean, safe, food-safe environment.

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50/hour

Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed

Pay & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead and assist with daily sanitation activities on the production floor, including equipment cleaning, documentation, inspections, food safety requirements, and keeping the facility ready for production.

• Lead and complete daily facility sanitation and custodial duties
• Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, floors, walls, bins, trays, and work areas
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, rinse, and reassemble production equipment and lines
• Use sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, mops, and power washers
• Follow sanitation schedules, GMPs, SQF expectations, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Train team members on proper chemical use, handling, and storage
• Complete inspections, cleaning records, sanitation documentation, and micro swabbing/testing as needed

Who Succeeds in This Role

• Has sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience
• Understands food safety, cleanliness, documentation, and following procedures
• Communicates clearly, leads by example, and supports the team
• Is comfortable using cleaning chemicals, sanitation tools, and power equipment
• Takes pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and ready for production

Great Backgrounds for This Position

Great backgrounds include Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Technician, Food Production Worker, Production Lead, Industrial Cleaner, Custodian, Machine Operator, Warehouse Associate, or Manufacturing Associate.

Previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is helpful, but strong industrial cleaning, production, or custodial experience may also be a fit.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read safety labels, follow sanitation procedures, communicate in English, use basic math, work weekends or holidays as needed, and lift or move up to 50 lbs.

About Ditsch USA

Ditsch USA creates memorable pretzel experiences for food service and retail markets. We are committed to freshness, clean-label products, and more than 100 years of craftsmanship in the art of pretzel making.

Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer.