Sanitation Lead

Pacific American Fish Co; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific American Fish Co is seeking a Sanitation Lead in Doral, FL, to supervise daily sanitation operations in the fish processing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards while leading a sanitation crew.

Responsibilities include cleaning production equipment, monitoring safety procedures, and training new employees. A high school diploma is required, along with 2+ years of experience in food processing sanitation. Join us for a physically demanding but rewarding role!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sanitation experience in a food processing environment, preferably seafood or protein industry.
• Prior leadership or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (bilingual in Spanish or other languages is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Assign tasks to sanitation crew and ensure timely and thorough completion of nightly sanitation duties.
• Monitor chemical concentrations, proper usage, and adherence to safety procedures during cleaning.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or food safety certification

Tools

Pressure washers

Foamers

CIP systems

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Doral, FL 33172
Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing daily sanitation operations in the fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are cleaned and sanitized according to company policies and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF). The Sanitation Lead will have strong leadership skills to support the Sanitation Supervisor by directing the sanitation crew and monitoring tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and assist in the cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Assign tasks to sanitation crew and ensure timely and thorough completion of nightly sanitation duties.
• Monitor chemical concentrations, proper usage, and adherence to safety procedures during cleaning.
• Inspect equipment and areas after sanitation to verify cleanliness before production startup.
• Maintain sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
• Report mechanical issues or potential safety hazards to the Maintenance or Safety Department.
• Train new sanitation employees on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and PPE usage.
• Ensure the team follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and worker safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or food safety certification is a plus.
• 2+ years of sanitation experience in a food processing environment, preferably seafood or protein industry.
• Prior leadership or lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot cleaning equipment (pressure washers, foamers, CIP systems).
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (bilingual in Spanish or other languages is a plus).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in physically demanding conditions.