Sanitation Team Lead

As a Sanitation Team Lead, you will be the driving force of execution on the plant floor, leading by example, modeling flawless safety standards, and training fellow team members.

What You Will Do

Own Your Area: Perform hands-on, high-level technical sanitation, coordinating and executing the efficient disassembly, deep cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of complex food production machinery in your assigned zone. Train and Coach: Serve as the primary on-the-floor trainer for new hires and existing Sanitation Technicians.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We value partnership, excellence, and integrity. You will work collaboratively with frontline teams and site management to achieve uncompromised food safety goals, delivering high-quality, precise sanitation results on every piece of machinery, every single shift.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of hands-on technical sanitation experience in a food processing facility (USDA/FDA regulated environment preferred)
• Demonstrated informal leadership skills, such as peer-to-peer coaching, onboarding new hires, or acting as a designated point-of-contact during shifts
• Technical Sanitation Expertise: Strong working knowledge of SSOPs, chemical safety protocols, and wet/dry cleaning methodologies
• Commitment to Safety: Proven track record of strict compliance with OSHA safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and HAZCOMM
• Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish fluency is highly valued to effectively train and communicate with diverse frontline teams
• Adaptability: Willingness to work dynamic shifts (primarily nights, weekends, and holidays) within challenging plant environments (hot, cold, wet, loud)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Clear career pathways toward salaried Sanitation Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager roles
• Retirement plan options