Sanitation Lead - 3rd Shift, USDA Compliance & Safety

Latitude 36 Foods; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cold differential: $0.50/hr

Shift differential: $0.50/hr

Job summary

Latitude 36 Foods is seeking a USDA Sanitarian Lead for its West Chester, OH facility. This full-time, 3rd shift role oversees sanitation staff and ensures all GMPs and food-safety guidelines are followed in the USDA room and related areas.

The position requires leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, proficiency with cleaning protocols, and the ability to train and support the sanitation team. Cold and shift differentials apply to compensation.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to understand work processes, methods and use of equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical mixing process.
• Ability to lead others in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sanitation team members to ensure work is completed safely.
• Abide by and enforce all GMPs.
• Ensure safety rules, SSOPs, and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of the USDA room, equipment, and areas.
• Perform sanitation duties per Latitude 36 Foods SSOPs and USDA/FDA guidelines.
• Follow supervisor guidelines for use of cleaning equipment.
• Test and record sanitizer strength on the log sheet outside the room.
• Detect residues that affect product safety and quality.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures for safety.
• Report mechanical problems to the supervisor.
• Verify chemical mixing and concentrations of cleaning materials.
• Ensure daily documentation is completed properly and on time.
• Keep production area audit-ready.
• Communicate sanitation updates and food safety requirements to the crew.
• Assist training of new hires and ongoing team development.
• Complete all annual sanitation training.
• Maintain cross-department communication to support needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Follow instructions

English literacy

Understand work processes

Chemical mixing knowledge

Lead in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Latitude 36 Foods is seeking a USDA Sanitarian Lead for its West Chester, OH facility. This full-time, 3rd shift role oversees sanitation staff and ensures all GMPs and food-safety guidelines are followed in the USDA room and related areas.

The position requires leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, proficiency with cleaning protocols, and the ability to train and support the sanitation team. Cold and shift differentials apply to compensation.