Sanitation Team Leader

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sanitation Manager, the Sanitation Team Lead will assist the Sanitation Manager as needed with overseeing the daily tasks and duties of the team. S/he will help assist the team with the facility and equipment cleaning, sanitation processes, programs and documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory, food safety and environmental laws are met; help implement safety, sanitation and continuous improvement programs and ensure that the facility is maintained at BRC level of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Must work safely at all times and comply with all safety policies and procedures;
• Perform different tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer;
• Involved in team member training to understand procedures of cleaning for food safety and personnel safety;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor by ensuring that employee follow safety practices, including but not limited to:
  • Lock out tag out
  • Chemical Handling
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Wearing proper PPE
• Report food safety issues to the Sanitation Supervisor;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor with overseeing the quality of work performed by the Sanitation Team Members;
• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor with overseeing that tasks and duties as outlined in the Master Sanitation schedule are completed efficiently by the team;
• Create and keep up to date POKA guide relatively to all sanitation operations;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• In the event the Sanitation Supervisor is unavailable (absence, vacation, training, etc.) the Sanitation Team Leader will provide leadership to the team members and ensure that all tasks and duties of the team are being completed;
• Oversee the quality of work performed by the Sanitation Team Members;
• Report any food safety issues to the Quality Manager and/or Plant Manager;
• Conduct required pre-op inspections to ensure equipment and facility are clean prior to operation start-up;
• Oversee that tasks and duties as outlined in the Master Sanitation schedule are completed efficiently by the sanitation team;
• Manage staff hours and submit to payroll;
• Must be willing and able to complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent;
One year of experience in the food industry is preferable;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers and supervisors

Must be able to meet physical requirements and demonstrate manual dexterity;

Have a good understanding of mathematics and mental calculation skills.

Knowledge of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation, in addition to practices and procedures;

Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist 35 lbs. 33% of the time.
• Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 35 lbs 33% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 114 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;