Sanitation Lead *3rd Shift

The Wonderful Company; Buttonwillow (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with match

Career progression

Mentorship program

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Sanitation Lead in California to coordinate the sanitation team, enforce GMPs, and maintain a sanitary environment for safe, high-quality food production.

You will lead daily team meetings, update sanitation documents as directed, inspect processes and equipment, and report issues to the supervisor to sustain optimal cleanliness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Directive management duties and the ability to execute safety and quality directives.
• Knowledge of chemical properties and safe handling for sanitation tasks.
• Ability to mentor subordinates and monitor KPI-related performance.
• Knowledge of KPIs used to measure sanitation effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to implement changes to meet department objectives.
• Update MSS/SOPs and other documents as directed by Operations Manager.
• Inspect work, materials, products, and equipment for quality issues and report findings.
• Monitor sanitation efficiency and report deviations from cleaning schedules or conditions.
• Adhere to sanitation commitments to clean plants and deliver to production daily.
• Lead daily department meetings with sanitation staff.
• Ensure chemicals are stored properly, labeled, and used safely.

Skills

Directive management

Chemical handling

Mentoring

KPIs knowledge

Job description

The Sanitation Lead will need to coordinate and lead the activities of the sanitation team to ensure the application of GMPs and a sanitary environment necessary for the production of safe and high-quality food products.

Job Description

• Lead team to implement change as the department sees fit to maintain and/or improve our department objectives.
• Expectation to update MSS’s, SSOP’s or other documents on the shared drive when given direction by the Operations Manager.
• Inspect work, materials, products, and equipment to detect unsatisfactory work, defects, or malfunctions and report to supervisor and/or manager.
• Monitor, maintain, and report sanitation efficiency while watching for problems, needs, and changes from usual cleaning schedules or conditions.
• Adhere to sanitation commitment(s) to clean plants and deliver to production each day.
• Lead daily meetings for department employees.
• Leads will ensure that all chemicals are used in the proper containers and properly tagged with the correct information.

Qualifications

• Able to manage and execute directives
• Ability to work with chemicals and/or learn proper chemical properties for dilution, mixing and safe handling of chemicals.
• Able to mentor subordinates for successful results, and report any issues that contribute to the inability to execute KPI; specifically centered on employee performance.
• Knowledge of KPI's

Compensation Range: $22.00- $24.00

Additional Information

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.