Sanitation Technician Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established schedules and standard operating procedures for cleaning and/or sanitizing of assigned areas.

• Engages in the ordering of cleaning supplies and sanitation inventory items (e.g. paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and uvex lens tissue wipes).
• Participates in quality inspections on the production lines ensuring compliance with corporate and agency regulations.
• Leads "Train the Trainer" classes and new hire orientations relating to sanitation processes and procedures.
• Participates in FSA audits.
• Functions as a member of the plant's Safety Team.
• Helps develop and execute the plant's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Leads the containment and sanitation of blood borne pathogens (BBP) at the facility.
• Represents the Sanitation team in cross- functional/ cross- organizational training opportunities for plant team members.
• Engages in quality assurance swabbing of production equipment to maintain food safety requirements.
• Assists with leading the team through their daily tasks to ensure safety & quality standards are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic custodial / sanitation experience of 4 years
• Excellent communication skills & ability to work in team-environment
• Required to obtain a forklift certification
• Required to obtain a Bloodborne Pathogen certification
• Experience training team members on sanitation principles
• Experience operating industrial cleaning machines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.