Sanitation Lead (Nights)

Nature's Bakery; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sanitation Lead, where you will play a vital role in maintaining high sanitation standards and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. This hands-on position involves leading a motivated team, conducting sanitation operations, and ensuring all equipment meets safety and cleanliness standards. You will support the production of quality products while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. If you are passionate about food safety and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in sanitation and team support.
• Knowledge of GMP and SQF standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation tasks ensuring compliance with SSOP.
• Mentor team members and address performance issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Sanitation Procedures

Chemical Safety

Equipment Inspection

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Washers

Floor Scrubbers

Forklifts

Job description

The Sanitation Lead supports the sanitation team to ensure all equipment and facilities meet customer specifications, company policies, and regulatory standards for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety. This role requires hands-on involvement in sanitation tasks while leading and developing a motivated, well-trained team.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Team Support:

• Support and mentor team, providing regular feedback on goals and performance.
• Address both positive and negative behaviors promptly to maintain a high-performing team.

Sanitation Operations:

• Ensure sanitation tasks are completed according to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Clean non-washdown equipment, including electrical boxes, cords, and motors.
• Sanitize equipment using chemicals, power washers, and manual cleaning tools (brushes or scrub pads).
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning.
• Operate floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and forklifts to discard heavy waste.
• Perform janitorial duties as needed, including sweeping, mopping, and waste removal.
• Clean coolers, cooling belts, and overhead storage using a man lift when required.

Compliance & Safety:

• Follow SQF procedures to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read and follow chemical labels to ensure the safe use of cleaning agents.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify the supervisor when inventory is low.
• Inspect equipment to verify cleanliness and compliance with sanitation standards.
• Report any safety or equipment issues to the supervisor promptly.

Customer and Product Focus:

• Support the production of high-quality products by adhering to GMPs and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies.
• Ensure all work is performed in a manner that exceeds customer and consumer expectations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements listed here represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the plant for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, grasp, lift, and carry items up to 50 lbs intermittently (assistance required for items over 50 lbs).
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, which may increase near machinery.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Tasks and expectations may change as business needs evolve.

EEO

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.