Sanitation Lead - Day Shift

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Lake Foods, a leading producer of ready-to-eat egg products, is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee nightly and weekly cleaning programs and ensure allergen control and environmental monitoring. You will lead the sanitation crew, maintain records, and coordinate with QA and maintenance to prevent cross-contamination and downtime.

The role requires 2–4 years in food manufacturing sanitation, leadership ability, and knowledge of HACCP.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and environmental monitoring programs.
• High school diploma and ability to obtain chemical handling, LOTO, or forklift certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation activities to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, lines, and production areas.
• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate sanitation team members.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Maintain sanitation logs, chemical usage, pest control, and environmental monitoring records.
• Support root-cause investigations involving sanitation failures or recurring findings.

Skills

SSOPs GMPs

Leadership

Documentation

Problem-solving

Procedures interpretation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Food safety training

Job description

Echo Lake Foods is a leading manufacturer of ready-to-eat egg products and breakfast foods, including waffles, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, omelets, and egg patties, serving major retail, foodservice, and national restaurant customers across the United States. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin, the company operates multiple production facilities throughout the Midwest and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnerships.

In 2025, Echo Lake Foods was acquired by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, marking an exciting new chapter of growth. This partnership strengthens our resources, expands our capabilities, and supports continued investment in our people, facilities, and products. Creating new opportunities for employees to grow their careers within a stable and expanding organization.

Position Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all sanitation activities to ensure the facility meets food safety, regulatory, customer, and internal cleanliness standards. This includes supervising the sanitation crew, coordinating nightly and weekly sanitation tasks, verifying effective cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, and ensuring compliance with GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs. The Sanitation Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring production readiness and preventing cross-contamination risks within the facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sanitation Operations & Compliance

• Supervise and coordinate all sanitation activities to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, lines, and production areas.

• Enforce compliance with GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control procedures, environmental monitoring, and chemical handling requirements.

• Ensure sanitation processes align with food safety standards including HACCP, Preventive Controls, and SQF/GFSI requirements.

• Oversee tear-down, cleaning, and reassembly of production equipment according to validated sanitation procedures.

• Monitor pre-op inspections, verifying cleanliness, allergen removal, ATP swabbing results, and readiness for production startup.

• Ensure proper documentation of sanitation logs, chemical usage, pest control, and environmental monitoring results.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate sanitation team members to ensure consistent high performance and technical competency.

• Provide coaching on correct cleaning techniques, equipment handling, safety protocols, and chemical application.

• Maintain adequate staffing to ensure all sanitation tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and chemical safety procedures.

Food Safety & Technical Oversight

• Ensure all sanitation employees follow allergen segregation, proper storage practices, and correct cleaning sequences.

• Work closely with QA to address environmental or microbiological findings and verify corrective actions.

• Assist in troubleshooting sanitation challenges related to equipment design, buildup, or hard-to-clean areas.

• Support validation and verification of sanitation methods, including CIP, COP, and manual cleaning procedures.

• Conduct routine sanitation and hygiene audits to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.

Documentation, Reporting & Audits

• Review sanitation paperwork daily to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, SQF reviews, and regulatory inspections.

• Document and investigate sanitation-related deviations, foreign material concerns, or allergen cross-contact risks.

• Assist with maintaining and updating SSOPs, Master Sanitation Schedules, and sanitation training materials.

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Safety teams to improve equipment cleanability and reduce sanitation downtime.

• Identify opportunities to improve sanitation efficiency, reduce water and chemical usage, and enhance environmental control.

• Lead or support root-cause investigations involving sanitation failures or recurring findings.

• Evaluate new sanitation tools, equipment, and chemicals for potential improvements.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, sanitation practices, and food safety regulations.

• Understanding of cleaning chemistry, CIP/COP systems, and microbiological risks.

• Leadership skills with ability to train, motivate, and direct sanitation crews.

• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret sanitation procedures, equipment manuals, and regulatory guidelines.

• Basic computer literacy for logs, reports, and communication.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing required.

• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

• Knowledge of HACCP, Preventive Controls, and environmental monitoring programs.

• High school diploma required; technical or food safety training preferred.

• Ability to obtain chemical handling, LOTO, or forklift certifications as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in wet, cold, and humid conditions typical of sanitation environments.

• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, high-pressure hoses, moving equipment, and slippery surfaces.

• Must wear required PPE and strictly follow safety and chemical handling guidelines.

• Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime based on sanitation needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.