Sanitation Lead

Sanitation Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sanitation Lead reports to the Sanitation Manager or Supervisor and is accountable for providing support with the execution of sanitation tasks, training, and guidance of seasonal sanitation crew in their execution of sanitation tasks while monitoring their safety and adherence to Company established operating procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Disassemble equipment as needed, sanitize, and reassemble packing line equipment.

· Ensure the use of approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals for all sanitation tasks.

· Execute and document Log-out/Tag-out procedures for all fruit handling equipment prior to sanitation routines.

· Execute turn ON/OFF of all fruit handling equipment in order to execute sanitation routines.

· Follow standard operating procedures and cleaning schedules to execute sanitation tasks.

· Visually inspect the cleanliness of equipment and results of sanitation tasks to ensure effective execution and notify Food Safety Technicians of any deviations.

· Sweep, clean, and sanitize floors, walls, and drains.

· Provide guidance and monitor the sanitation crew when they execute such tasks. Report deviations to Sanitation Manager and/or Supervisor.

· Support the Sanitation Manager and/or Supervisor at the end of the shift to inspect all packinghouse areas to ensure good housekeeping and readiness for production.

· Support the Sanitation Manager and/or Supervisor in monitoring the work behavior and performance of the seasonal sanitation crew and report any deviations.

COMPETENCIES

Teamwork- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objects.

Accountability and Dependability - Arrives to work on time and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Able to stay focused on tasks despite distractions and interruptions.

Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment. Manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Flexibility in work schedule, differing shift start and end times. Identify, communicate, and resolve issues in a timely manner. Solve problems in a team atmosphere. Ability to share responsibilities with coworkers and recognize appropriate times to take lead or play a supporting role.

Attention to Detail - Performs tasks thoroughly while exercising care and precision. Ensures there are little to no errors, and quickly resolves any issues. Checks work to verify accuracy and completeness. Attention to detail when submitting data, reports, or employee swipe adjustments. Reviews and inspects employees' work areas and sanitation equipment, ensuring all are up to Company established standards.

Communication - Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish, written and verbal. Ensure important information is relayed promptly to management, employees, or other departments when necessary. Keeps management informed about progress or issues on a nightly basis. Maintain an approachable communication strategy with employees and co-workers.

Interpersonal Skills - Remain impartial when dealing with employees and co-workers. Ensure professional relationships with employees and management. Maintain a professional demeanor while supervising or communicating with employees. Ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion when managing interpersonal conflict while remaining impartial and objective.

Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for choices. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process and draws timely conclusions. Identify, communicate, and resolve problems or issues proactively.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

· Experience and other training or certification may be substituted for education.

· Minimum of 2-years in sanitation execution of food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing or in produce production/ packinghouse operations.

· Clean and valid CA Driver’s License.

Language

· Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Team-oriented with strong leadership abilities.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

· Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and primarily work standing.

· Basic math skills for chemical preparation and dilution rates.

· Self-starter with the ability to self-monitor while supervising others.

Miscellaneous:

• Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor or Sanitation Manager
• Supervisory responsibilities may include: Yes
• Status: Non-Exempt

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a typical fast-paced production environment —high industrial and agricultural equipment traffic, extreme temperatures in an environment exposed to dust, peach fuzz, and other natural elements. The employee is expected to travel to the different locations (within 50 miles radius distance from the primary location) to interact with employees in multiple processes (e.g., onboarding, training, etc.).

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, overtime, double-time, and holidays throughout the duration of our pack season (May to October); this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Salary Expectation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Sanitation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location