Sanitation Lead

Primex Company; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primex Farms, LLC in Wasco, CA is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee sanitation across the pistachio processing facility. You will develop procedures, supervise staff, schedule activities, and ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and company safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, training, and collaboration with production, QA, maintenance, and warehouse teams to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs and sanitation procedures.
• Experience leading sanitation teams in food manufacturing.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sanitation procedures for production areas.
• Supervise, train, and mentor sanitation employees on hygiene best practices.
• Plan, assign, direct, and monitor sanitation work activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain sanitation records, schedules, and logs.
• Coordinate sanitation with production, QA, maintenance, and warehouse.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Food safety awareness

GMPs knowledge

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Wasco, CA, US

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.