Sanitation Lead

PRIMEX INTERNATIONAL TRADING; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primex Farms, LLC is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee sanitation activities across the pistachio processing facility. The role ensures compliance with food safety regulations and company sanitation standards while maintaining a clean, safe production environment.

You will guide and train the sanitation team, coordinate with production, QA, maintenance, and warehouse, and drive continuous improvements in sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years sanitation leadership or management experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food safety certifications such as HACCP or ServSafe are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sanitation procedures for production areas.
• Supervise, train, and mentor sanitation staff.
• Plan, assign, direct, and monitor sanitation work activities.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs and sanitation standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits to fix sanitation deficiencies.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of sanitation equipment and tools.
• Maintain sanitation records and cleaning schedules.
• Coordinate sanitation with production, QA, maintenance, and warehouse.
• Investigate sanitation-related issues and drive improvements.
• Develop emergency sanitation response procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

SQF compliance

GMPs knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
Sanitation Lead

Department
Sanitation

Reports To
Sanitation Supervisor/ Manger

Position Summary

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing sanitation activities throughout the pistachio processing facility. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP requirements, sanitation procedures, and company safety standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary production environment. The Sanitation Lead provides guidance, training, and support to sanitation team members and works closely with other departments to ensure operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and implementation of sanitation procedures for production areas, equipment, and storage facilities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor sanitation employees on sanitation and hygiene best practices.
• Plan, assign, direct, and monitor sanitation work activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and company sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and correct sanitation deficiencies.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of sanitation equipment, chemical dispensers, and cleaning tools.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, inspection reports, cleaning schedules, and sanitation logs.
• Coordinate sanitation activities with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehouse departments.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues, employee concerns, and operational problems.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement emergency response procedures for sanitation-related incidents.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of sanitation leadership or management experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing and dry food processing experience preferred.
• Food safety certifications such as HACCP or ServSafe are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively train, motivate, and lead employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and related software programs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound judgment.

• Food manufacturing and pistachio processing environment.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, dirt, noise, and production hazards.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions.
• Indoor and outdoor work may be required.
• Frequent interaction with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehouse personnel.
• Must comply with all food safety, sanitation, PPE, and company safety requirements.

Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart

Physical Requirement

Frequency

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting 10 lbs.
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Reaching Above Shoulder
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Kneeling/Crouching
• Fine Hand Manipulation
• Use of Vision
• Hearing/Speaking

Frequency Definitions

• • Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday
  • Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday
  • Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.