Sanitation Lead

Sanitation Crew Leader Assists the supervisor in training sanitation crew, and works with the crew in carrying out sanitation functions and activities, ensures and regulates sanitation codes, and responsible for the entire sanitation obligations in the absence of the supervisor all in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, including policies related to food safety and quality. Key Responsibilities: Ensures company equipment and facilities are clean and conform with all regulatory and company guidelines in order to maintain the highest standards of company quality and safety. Complete all required AIB food safety and quality modules on annual basis or within 15 months from start date. Consults and communicates with supervisor to ascertain the schedule, tasks and problems that require immediate action. Available and willing to participate in other sanitation assignments, necessitated by unforeseen job demands, plant director's request and expansion of business. Assists the supervisor in ensuring quality and quantity job outputs. Ensures that all cleaning schedules and goals are accomplished on time. Follows all instructions and procedures as outlined in the SSOP manual. Motivates other employees to carry out their functions with strict adherence to the SSOPs. Understands MSDS: Use appropriate chemical(s) recommended for equipment. Must use only standardized ratios for cleaning solution preparation, as specified in SSOP manual. Avoid cross-contamination keep chemicals, dirty items and tools away from production-ready equipment. Encourage sanitation crew to adopt the habit of "Do it right the first time' All jobs must be perfectly completed, inspect all jobs at completion. Assists Sr. Lead in developing and maintaining detailed cleaning procedures in the plant. Monitors cleaning methods of sanitation crew and directs crew to recommended procedures and ensures proper approaches and operations. Understands and complies with all the safety standards and GMPs of the plant. Ensures that employees use safety wares provided by the company, requests for purchase and replacement of damaged safety supplies. Shows examples and assists the employees to understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Good Manufacturing practices (GMPs) of the plant. Reports all damages, equipment and tools malfunction, leaks, rusts, bad smells and unusual observations to the supervisor. Assists the supervisor in maintaining sanitation inventory by checking stocks of cleaning chemicals and tools and informing the supervisor of supplies needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A minimum of one years' experience in food manufacturing sanitation operations. Willingness to learn, adapt and apply all practical ideas, information and instructions inherent in SSOPs. Good knowledge of safety and GMPs, sanitation procedures and chemical applications. Physically fit to lift, push or pull weights over 50lbs, and ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts and various cleaning equipment. Possesses a high school diploma or GED; must be able to read, write and communicate very well. Must show dependability at all times. Conducts himself or herself in a professional manner, interacts with all departments and workers in a friendly manner, and maintain all the company rules and regulations. Show good leadership and ability to solve problems by making right decisions and judgment. Working Conditions: Ability to work in uncomfortable condition such as hot, cold, wet/humid, dusty and messy environments. Must be able to work on ladders and areas requiring boom lift equipment. Requires use of personal protective and or safety equipment.