Sanitation Lead

Aspen Enterprises; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Matching

Eligibility for Bonuses

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Volunteer Days Off

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in Cranston, RI is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to help meet and establish food safety and sanitation protocols across the facility. The role focuses on developing records and documentation for HACCP programs and supports the Quality Supervisor by auditing, training, and guiding the sanitation team.

This full-time position on the second shift (Mon–Fri, 1:00pm–9:30pm) offers competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, bonuses, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree or technical certification a plus.
• Supervisory experience: 5 years of supervisor or team leader experience preferred.
• Sanitation experience: Previous knowledge of custodial or sanitation practices and production food safety procedures preferred
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Technical proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Mechanical aptitude: Mechanically inclined, familiarity with production and warehouse equipment a plus
• Forklift: Forklift certified or willingness to obtain
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Assist with managing, motivating, coaching, and leading the sanitation team.
• Training and Development: Assist with training sanitation employees on HSE policies, GMP and SSOPs.
• Sanitation Supervision: Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils, and plant environment.
• Compliance: Assist with auditing and reporting non-compliance and take correct actions to ensure compliance with QA and food safety requirements.
• Documentation: Review and approve daily sanitation related documentation and assist with SSOP updates.
• Inventory Management: Assist with ordering, managing inventory and safe storage of sanitation and cleaning substances.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sanitation experience

Leadership skills

Technical proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

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Sanitation Full Time Operational Cranston, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1487

DEPARTMENT:

Sanitation

REPORTS TO:

Quality Supervisor

LOCATION:

Cranston, RI

PAY:

$22/hr

HOURS / SHIFT:

40hrs/week Second Shift M-F 1:00pm-9:30pm

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Finlays Solutions is committed to supporting the career advancement and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, learning and development allowance, and opportunities for mentorship and job shadowing, designed to support both personal and professional growth. We encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of new skills and career pathways, helping you build a global network and thrive within an inclusive, supportive environment in our organization.

Other employee benefits include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Matching

Eligibility for Monthly / Annual Bonuses

Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteer Days Off

Volunteer / Community Involvement

DESCRIPTION:

This role is focused on helping meet and establish food safety/ sanitation protocols and policy requirements throughout facility. To help develop and keep accurate records and documentation with HACCP programs.

ABOUT US:

Since 1750, Finlays Solutions has been the trusted leader in supplying tea, coffee, and botanical extracts to the world’s leading beverage brands. Focused on delivering exceptional beverage solutions, we empower our customers to create moments of joy with every sip. Our team is built on values of acting for the long-term, taking accountability, doing better each time, and succeeding together. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job; you're becoming part of a customer-centric culture driven by collaboration, expertise, and innovation. If you're looking for a place to grow, share your ideas, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Leadership: Assist with managing, motivating, coaching, and leading the sanitation team. Assist with planning sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines.
• Training and Development: Assist with training sanitation employees on HSE policies, GMP and SSOPs. Ensuring a safe work environment through safety awareness, practice, and promotion
• Sanitation Supervision: Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils, and plant environment by providing direction, working 'hands on' to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required
• Compliance: Assist the Quality Supervisor with auditing and reporting non-compliance and take correct actions to ensure compliance with all quality assurance and food safety requirements on a regular and daily basis.
• Documentation: Review and approve daily sanitation related documentation, assist with monitoring and updating Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and actively participate in audits, and perform sanitation effectiveness verifications as required by internal policies
• Inventory Management: Assist with ordering, managing inventory and safe storage of sanitation and cleaning substances

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree or technical certification a plus.
• Supervisory Experience:5 years of supervisor or team leader experience preferred.
• Sanitation Experience: Previous knowledge of custodial or sanitation practices and production food safety procedures preferred
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Mechanical Aptitude: Mechanically inclined, familiarity with production and warehouse equipment a plus
• Forklift:Forklift certified or willingness to obtain
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working Setting: The role is primarily based in a warehouse and food production environment with wet, hot and humid conditions
• Team Collaboration: Frequent interaction with team members and other departments, requiring effective communication and collaboration.
• Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with some loud noises
• Mobility: Required to walk, stand, bend and reach for duration of shift
• Lifting: Ability to lift 50lbs regularly

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays Solutions employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.