Sanitation Lead - Night Shift

destinationone Consulting; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanak Foods in Bellingham, WA is hiring a Sanitation Lead - Night Shift for its dairy production facility. The role focuses on CIP/HTST cleaning programs, supervising sanitation staff, and ensuring GMP compliance in a fast-moving dairy environment.

The successful candidate will have 2 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of GMP/SOP and WHMIS, and a hands-on approach to building a strong sanitation team while coordinating with QA and Production management.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Supervisory/Leadership experience in a food manufacturing or dairy plant.
• Experience in high-volume dairy production facilities.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and WHMIS.
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CIP programs and HTST sanitation operations.
• Supervise sanitation staff and manage attendance.
• Troubleshoot CIP processes and replace sensors or fittings.
• Monitor and document chemical use and ensure SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with QA and Production management daily.
• Build a strong team culture and ensure safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dairy plant experience

GMP knowledge

SOP knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

High-volume manufacturing

Job description

Bellingham, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

destinationone Consulting is proud to exclusively partner with Nanak Foods , who is hiring a Sanitation Lead - Night Shift – Dairy Production for their Bellingham, WA facility.

About Nanak Foods :

From modest beginnings, Nanak Foods is nowNorth America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods.Established in 1997, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee(clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts.Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and haveSafe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring forquality, safety and legality.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the Clean-inPlace (CIP) programs and functions.
• Supervise and manage the HighTemperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurizer cleaning and sanitation.
• Able to troubleshoot CIP programs,replace sensors, and air fittings.
• Monitor workload progress and makerequired adjustments for staffing and manpower needs for manual cleanprocesses.
• Monitor and document the use ofchemicals, ensure safe operating procedures are being followed.
• Review all charts from the CIP areasand HTST systems.
• Performing test for cleanliness.
• Ensure GMP policies are beingfollowed by sanitation staff.
• Ensure employees are performing workin a safe manner.
• Handle issues related to directreports performance and attendance.
• Develop and implement new policiesand procedures to facilitate better efficiencies.
• Carry out any relevant duties asdirected by the Sanitation Supervisor, Production Manager or Plant Manager.
• Direct daily communication withmanagement and QA department.
• Build and foster a strong teamculture.
  

Requirements

• 2 years of Supervisory/Leadershipexperience, preferably in a food manufacturing or dairy plant is an asset.
• 1-2 years of experience in a amanufacturing environment in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of GoodsManufacturing Practices, Standard Operation Procedures, and WorkplaceHazardous Materials Communication.
• Preferred moderate mechanicalbackground

Physical Demand:

• Requires Frequent lifting/bending/ carrying (up to 50 lb)
• Requires Standing/ walkingfor extended periods of time
• Requireskneeling/bending/climbing/pushing/pulling/reaching

Theemployee works in the food production factory and is exposed to an environmentconsisting of chemicals, electrical/ mechanical power, equipment/tools,elevated levels, fluctuating hot/ cold temperatures, grease/ oils, hot/ coldobjects/surfaces/substances, humid environment, loud noise level and someoutside weather.