Sanitation Lead

SoluZone Consulting; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SoluZone Consulting is partnering with a leading North American dairy manufacturer in Bellingham, WA to hire a Sanitation Lead for the night shift in a high-volume dairy production facility. You will supervise CIP/HTST sanitation, uphold GMP compliance, manage chemical usage, and collaborate with QA and plant leadership to ensure food safety and sanitation excellence.

The role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort working in hot, humid production

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in food or dairy manufacturing.
• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and WHMIS/hazardous materials handling.
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable in hot/cold environments, humid, noisy food-production setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead CIP sanitation programs and supervise the sanitation team.
• Oversee HTST pasteurizer cleaning and sanitation.
• Troubleshoot CIP issues including sensors and fittings.
• Plan manpower for cleaning tasks and adjust workloads.
• Monitor chemical usage and ensure SOP compliance.
• Review CIP/HTST sanitation charts and documentation.
• Conduct cleanliness verification and sanitation testing.
• Ensure GMP, SOPs, and safety guidelines are followed.
• Address performance and attendance within the sanitation team.
• Communicate daily with QA and facility leadership.
• Foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Team communication

Safety consciousness

Job description

Job Description

Job Description – Sanitation Lead (Night Shift) – Dairy Production

We are partnering with aleading North American dairy manufacturerto hire an experiencedSanitation Supervisor (Night Shift)for their high-volume production facility inBellingham, WA. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, sanitation excellence, and compliance with regulatory standards in a fast-paced dairy processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise allCIP (Clean-in-Place)sanitation programs.
• OverseeHTST (High Temperature Short Time)pasteurizer cleaning and sanitation.
• Troubleshoot CIP issues, including sensor replacements, air fittings, and system adjustments.
• Plan and allocate manpower for manual cleaning tasks; adjust workloads as needed.
• Monitor and document chemical usage, ensuring adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Review sanitation charts and documentation from CIP and HTST systems.
• Conduct cleanliness verification and sanitation testing.
• Ensure strict compliance withGMP, sanitation SOPs, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Address performance and attendance matters for sanitation team members.
• Recommend and implement sanitation process improvements.
• Communicate daily with QA and facility leadership.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• 2+ yearsof supervisory or leadership experience (food or dairy manufacturing preferred).
• 1–2 yearsof experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Working knowledge ofGMP, SOPs, and WHMIS/hazardous materials handling.
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments, handle chemicals, and lift up to50 lbs.
• Comfortable kneeling, climbing, bending, and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work in a humid, noisy food-production setting.