Team Leader Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Job Function

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Assist the Sanitation Supervisor in all aspects of the Sanitation Department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works independently taking initiative toward improved standards of cleanliness through hands-on involvement with Sanitation processes
• Maintains an active presence on the production floor with Sanitation employees
• Facilities operation by supporting workers in their roles
• Assists with the training, development and coaching of subordinate assistants
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work area
• Assures Sanitation equipment is maintained, operational and correctly used
• Understands and correctly uses cleaning chemicals safely and efficiently
• Ensures Sanitation personnel are using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Ensures and oversees employee breaks occur in a timely manner
• Communicates at shift changeovers with Sanitation counterparts any concerns for the dept
• Communicates with Production personnel to determine cleaning priorities
• Coordinates shift activities to ensure that all schedules are maintained and assignment are completed
• Coordinates work efforts when personnel brought in for weekend and shutdown periods
• Cleaning compounds and sanitizing agents shall be identified, held and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or food packaging materials
• Must be aware of OSHA hazard communication standards and apply this knowledge to daily job functions
• Completes all necessary paperwork and reports as needed
• Assists supervisor with Safety, training, and performance audits
• Participates in the GFSI/FSSC22000 yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Must adhere to the plant’s HACCP plans
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Meets with Supervisor of the previous shift on a daily basis to review plant status
• and determine action plan as needed
• Able to fill vacant positions and work as needed
• Cleans various areas including floors, bathrooms, doors, walls, glass)
• Secures all department tools in specified location at the end of the shift
• Cleans various items (including equipment, utensils, and buckets)
• Assist with pest control program
• Operates corrugated bailing machine and trash compactor
• Actively participates in Continues Improvement projects and processes
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must posse’s good interpersonal skills including the ability to work productively and
  
  

consistently with others

• Must possess organizational and delegation skills
• Must be able to perform job duties at a pace that is consistent with the pace set by the
  
  

Supervisor of the department

• Must be able to set a pace for job assignments
• Possessing excellent listening and comprehension skills
• Possessing normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills
• Ability to do overhead lifting and bending
• Possessing good eye-hand coordination
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
  
  

This position reports directly to the Supervisor and or Manager

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb stairs
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to, handle, or use objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequent lifting and required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, Occasionally, something may weigh more than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized
• Ability to do overhead lifting and vending
• Possessing normal to excellent manual dexterity and motor skills
• Possessing good eye-hand coordination
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to cool and /or wet conditions
• Noise level usually loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas
  
  

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.