Sanitation Lead: Food Safety & Team Coach

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

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.