Sanitation Lead, 3rd Shift $26.39/hr.+*

chg; Elk Grove (CA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

chg is seeking a Sanitation Lead in Elk Grove, CA to coordinate daily sanitation tasks and coach team members. This role ensures cleaning aligns with the Master Sanitation Schedule, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, 1-2 years leading teams, and strong communication in English and Spanish. Requires PPE discipline and ability to work flexible shifts as needed.

Formación

• 2 years' experience in food manufacturing or similar industries.
• 1-2 years' experience sanitation procedures with manufacturing equipment.
• 1-2 years' experience leading/supervising a team.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily sanitation tasks and supervise team members.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to workers.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA and SOPs.
• Prepare daily activity reports and inventory requests.
• Enforce PPE use and safety policies for all staff.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule and deadlines.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Math skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Self-motivated

Train and motivate team

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility incl. weekends/shifts

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

MS Office

Office equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily tasks of the sanitation team members ensuring that equipment and premises are being cleaned and sanitized according to specifications and the Sanitation Master Schedule. The Sanitation Lead coordinates activities and provides coaching, training, and guidance to workers on the Sanitation team. The Sanitation Lead works alongside the team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards. Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP's, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free).
• Assigns daily tasks to each sanitation technician according to the rotation schedule.
• Assigns the Master Sanitation Schedule tasks to each sanitation worker and verifies completion- requirements of master cleaning schedule.
• Ensures that each task is performed adequately and on time.
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures for dismantling and assembling equipment parts that need to be cleaned.
• Prepares daily report of activities done by the group according to production schedule.
• Informs supervisor of all cleaning material requirements and supply inventory.
• Conducts trainings and enforces safety policies and procedures.
• Reports and/or corrects all safety hazards immediately.
• Conducts chemical titration and chemical inventory of daily use.
• Enforces compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Precautions.
• Monitors and prepares a report on the daily attendance and punctuality of each sanitation worker.
• Reports all personnel-related concerns to the supervisor.
• Conducts training and clearly instructs all employees of expectations.
• Must know the type of chemical that is used for each specific task when cleaning. All chemicals must be properly identified.
• On occasions can be asked to clean specific equipment at management discretion.
• Must use Personal Protective Equipment at all times and enforce the use of such with the sanitation employees. PPE includes safety glasses, hairnets, apron, gloves and boots.
• Enforces company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned as the need arises.
• Responsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.
• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-years' experience working in food manufacturing or similar industries.
• 1-2 years' experience in sanitation procedures with food manufacturing equipment or similar experience.
• 1-2 years' experience leading/ supervising team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual speaker (English & Spanish), a plus.
• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Must have proficient math skills.
• Must have proficient analytical skills.
• Must have proficient problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic computer skills (MS Office) and the ability to operate office equipment.
• Must be an excellent team player.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to lead the group with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to train, manage, and motivate their team members.
• Must have excellent people skills and be able to work in a group.
• Must have the ability to take initiative to correct deficiencies.
• Must be able to meet all the productivity and efficiency goals and maintain all the safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work most of the time with water and chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner while maximizing productivity and efficiency.
• Must be able to work while standing during prolonged periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp, and work in adverse and awkward positions.
• The ability to drive a forklift/industrial equipment is required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
• Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.
• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Continual walking and standing on wet, hard surface, climbing, and descending steps. Continual bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushin