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

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Lead to coordinate and oversee the daily sanitation tasks, ensuring cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and premises per the Sanitation Master Schedule. You will coach and train team members, stepping in to maximize productivity and maintain safety.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical tasks and potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1–2 years leading/supervising sanitation staff required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily sanitation tasks for the team.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to sanitation workers.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Sanitation procedures

Food safety

Safety training

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office basics

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform 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, pushing, and lifting up-to 50 lbs. Driving industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks. Exposed to rotating and reciprocating parts. Exposed to Wet conditions throughout the shift. Exposed to cool, hot temperatures and noise. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Expectations:

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible savings account
• health savings account
• 401K matching savings plan
• employee assistance program
• wellness programs
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan counseling
• employee referral program
• paid time off

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!