Sanitation Lead - Day Shift

Job Scope:

The Sanitation Lead is to be proficient in every aspect of this position. The Sanitation Lead's overall responsibility, and objective, is to ensure a clean and sanitary production facility and grounds in compliance with GMP and food safety expectations and industry and organizational standards supporting production goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color-coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones. Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping using various chemicals and tools. May perform work in confined spaces adhering to all safety procedures. Complete the Master Sanitation schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Utilize chemical awareness training in cleaning. Correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and all logs. Train new Sanitation Technicians in all aspects of adequately performing their position as required. Delegate work assignments to Sanitation Technician's as directed by the Sanitation Manager. Perform routine follow-up and inspections to ensure work performed by Sanitation Technicians is being performed correctly and are adhering to all safety and sop requirements. Assist in plant cleaning, or other issues, on short notice when occasion arises. Actively participate in coverage of employee absences. Understand the hazards of cross contamination. Provide support for the Sanitation Manager. Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area including outside of area as directed. Understand the hazards of cross contamination. Understand, follow, and comply with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures S(SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and HACCP (CCP's) in accordance with company policy. Cross-train in all applicable areas. Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.

Additional Job Functions:

Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers. Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship. Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift). Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner. Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable). Ability to be organized, flexible, and perform acceptably under pressure. Must be able to take directions, work efficiently and safely. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods including on a catwalk. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds routinely. Must be capable of overhead work and manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects. Must be able to climb both stairs and ladders up to a high elevation. Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Must be able to operate a forklift. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor under constant machine operation and other noise.

Education & Experience Recommendations:

Sanitation experience at a food processing facility preferred. High School Diploma or GED required.