Sanitation Lead - 3rd Shift

Beyond Meat, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Meat, Inc. is hiring a Sanitation Line Lead to supervise sanitation on assigned production lines at the Devault PA facility. You will coordinate cleaning, ensure regulatory cleanliness standards, and support pre-op inspections with QA.

You will lead a team of sanitation technicians, enforce SSOPs/GMPs, and document sanitation activities. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in food sanitation, strong communication, and the ability to work in a cold, wet manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; sanitation training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment; leadership or lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, and chemical handling procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation tasks on assigned lines according to MSS and SSOPs.
• Coordinate cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and areas.
• Ensure lines are ready for QA pre-op inspections and start-up.
• Train and coach sanitation technicians on proper cleaning techniques and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation expertise

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SSOPs

GMPs

Chemical handling

Job description

Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™ is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet. The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.

Job Description

The Company is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and employee experience. The Operations Team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault PA as a Sanitation line lead. The Sanitation Line Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating sanitation activities on assigned production lines to ensure all equipment and areas meet company and regulatory cleanliness standards. This position supports the Sanitation Supervisor by directing a team of sanitation technicians, maintaining compliance with SSOPs, and preparing lines for pre-operational inspections and production start-up.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and monitor sanitation tasks on assigned lines according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and SSOPs.
• Coordinate dismantling, cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing of all equipment and surrounding areas.
• Verify proper chemical usage, concentration, and contact time are met.
• Ensure lines are ready and released for QA pre-op inspections within the designated timeline.
• Maintain compliance with company SSOPs, GMPs, SQF, and FDA regulations.
• Assist QA during pre-op inspections and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Perform ATP swabs for Pre-Op inspections
• Perform environmental swabbing for environmental monitoring program
• Prepare, label and send samples to 3rdparty laboratories for testing
• Act as the Back-up for Pre-Operations Technician
• Report any equipment damage, food safety hazards, or foreign material concerns immediately.
• Complete all required sanitation records accurately and on time.
• Direct sanitation technicians during the shift and ensure assigned tasks are completed effectively.
• Train and coach employees on proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Communicate task priorities and expectations clearly to the team.
• Serve as the first point of contact between sanitation and production teams during the shift.
• Support process improvements related to cleaning efficiency, extended run validations, and foreign material prevention.
• Provide feedback to the Sanitation Supervisor on equipment design, cleaning challenges, or time constraints.
• Participate in root-cause investigations for sanitation-related non-conformances or audit findings.
• Enforce compliance with PPE, LOTO, and chemical safety protocols.
• Monitor team members for safe work practices and immediately report unsafe behaviors or incidents.
• Ensure sanitation tools, formers, and hoses are maintained in safe working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience: High school diploma or GED required; technical or sanitation training preferred Minimum 2 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment; leadership or lead experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, and chemical handling procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and humid conditions and lift to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse and production manufacturing environment includes both tempered and ambient areas. Position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, repetitively lift objects up to 50 lbs., reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks. Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks Position located in production environment and required a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures. Work flexible shifts as required. Understand that overtime and occasional worked holidays will be required based on company needs.

Hourly rate commensurate with experience

The starting hourly base pay for this role starts at USD $22.50 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.

Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.

Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.

Beyond The Plant Protein Company has a clear value proposition for people and the planet — with innovation at its core. It’s no surprise, therefore, that we attract a passionate team of problem-solvers and individuals dedicated to making the world a better place. Our culture is grounded in cross-functional collaboration so we can continue to develop products that can both surprise and delight consumers and deliver tangible benefits to society.