Sanitation Lead

BG Foods; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Sanitation Lead for the 3rd shift to oversee sanitation operations, ensure clean and sanitized equipment, facilities and surrounding areas per SSOPs, GMPs and safety standards. The role requires leading a team, monitoring chemical usage, and coordinating with QA and Production to resolve sanitation concerns.

With responsibility for nightly sanitation verification and documentation, the candidate should be self-motivated and detail oriented; High School Diploma preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; 1–2 years sanitation experience in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team to ensure safe, effective cleaning practices.
• Ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, and safety policies.
• Monitor chemical usage, handling, and inventory.
• Operate sanitation equipment including CIP, forklifts, and genie booms.
• Conduct nightly sanitation verification for next-day production readiness.
• Maintain sanitation records and perform required testing and observations.
• Report equipment damage or sanitation issues promptly.
• Collaborate with QA and Production to resolve sanitation concerns.
• Train and motivate team members; provide performance feedback.
• Serve as backup to Sanitation Supervisor.
• Support FSQ and QRMP initiatives through daily duties and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SDS literacy

LOTO

Math skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CIP systems

Forklifts

Genie booms

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor (if applicable) and Food Safety & Quality Manager, the Sanitation Lead oversees sanitation operations during the 3rd shift. This role ensures all equipment, facilities, and surrounding areas are cleaned and sanitized per SSOPs, GMPs, and safety standards.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee sanitation team to ensure safe and effective cleaning practices.
• Ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, and company safety policies.
• Monitor and control chemical usage, including safe handling, dispensing, and inventory.
• Operate sanitation equipment, including CIP systems, forklifts, and genie booms.
• Conduct nightly sanitation verification and ensure readiness for next-day production.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and perform required testing and observations.
• Report equipment damage or sanitation issues promptly.
• Collaborate with QA and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related concerns.
• Train and motivate team members; provide performance feedback.
• Serve as primary backup to Sanitation Supervisor (if applicable).
• Support FSQ and QRMP initiatives through daily job duties and documentation.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand chemical safety data sheets and labels.
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures and PPE requirements.
• Basic math and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

High School Diploma preferred 1-2 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing or operations setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods' diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary's, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there's a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.