Sanitation Lead: Safety, QA & Crew Coach

Fortrex, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fortrex, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Person to oversee sanitation crews in a food processing facility.

This role is responsible for directing the sanitation team, ensuring compliance with safety, QA, and USDA standards, and coordinating with management and regulatory bodies as needed. The position requires 6+ months in sanitation or related field, strong leadership, and the ability to work in hot, wet environments wearing PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Leadership and decision making skills are required.
• 6 or more months of experience in sanitation and/or food processing industry.
• Ability to take direction and instruction from manager and be accountable for own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Direct sanitation crew in a designated area of the plant.
• Maintain open communication with team members and supervisor to address issues.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace.
• Ensure area meets QA and USDA standards; inspect equipment.
• Handle chemicals within specified limits and monitor PPE usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Fortrex, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Person to oversee sanitation crews in a food processing facility.

This role is responsible for directing the sanitation team, ensuring compliance with safety, QA, and USDA standards, and coordinating with management and regulatory bodies as needed. The position requires 6+ months in sanitation or related field, strong leadership, and the ability to work in hot, wet environments wearing PPE.