Sanitation Lead - Night Shift, GMP & Food Safety

Primal Pet Foods; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Primal Pet Foods in Abilene, TX seeks a Sanitation Lead to supervise nightly sanitation teams, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and support SQF requirements. You will train staff, assign tasks, and maintain the Master Cleaning Schedule to keep production ready for the morning shift. Must be able to obtain forklift certification and work 2nd shift.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to company specs.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in sanitation leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong oral and written communication; good judgment, planning and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMPs, HACCP, OSHA; familiarity with processing/packaging equipment.
• Ability to train and supervise a team; safety oriented.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Complying with GMPs, HACCP and other food safety guidelines and company specs.
• Maintains regular processes and paperwork for SQF compliance.
• Training personnel in safety, PPE, procedures, and equipment operation.
• Oversee daily cleaning of raw and finished goods areas.
• Ensure cleaning of machines to support on-time production.
• Provide leadership during day-to-day activities.
• Assign jobs and supervise employees.
• Address employee disputes and develop staff to self-direction.
• Ensure Master Cleaning Schedule is followed.
• Foster teamwork and open communication.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and report malfunctions.
• Monitor productivity and minimize turnover.
• Prioritize tasks to meet business needs.
• Fill in for different roles as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Punctual and regular attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation leadership

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Safety training

English communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Primal Pet Foods in Abilene, TX seeks a Sanitation Lead to supervise nightly sanitation teams, ensure GMP/HACCP compliance, and support SQF requirements. You will train staff, assign tasks, and maintain the Master Cleaning Schedule to keep production ready for the morning shift. Must be able to obtain forklift certification and work 2nd shift.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to company specs.