Sanitation Lead
Job Description
**MISSION:
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Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.
**POSITION SUMMARY:
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The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing procedures, practices, and processes to maintain the facility in a sanitary condition that significantly minimizes or prevents hazards such as environmental pathogens, biological hazards from employee handling, and food allergen hazards. This role aims to create a sanitary facility in compliance with regulatory standards, driving the achievement of Jackson's SQF and HACCP plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.
Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and ensuring appropriate documentation to meet regulatory standards.
Create and coordinate a sanitation plan in accordance with Jackson’s food safety programs.
Collaborate with production operations and maintenance to coordinate the sanitation plan.
Manage chemical inventory, associated PPE, and utensils required for sanitation operations.
Demonstrate comprehension of production processes and their application as needed.
Supervise and execute sanitation processes, ensuring completion of daily, weekly, and monthly protocols and schedules.
Investigate opportunities to continuously improve sanitation protocols and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
Work with contractors and suppliers related to chemical or sanitation-specific needs.
Provide leadership to the sanitation team, offering expertise in sanitation methods.
Ensure smooth transitions and shift setups for success, including providing shift flexibility.
Actively participate in train-the-trainer sessions to strengthen internal training capabilities and drive consistency across teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Excellent physical dexterity and the ability to repeat the same movements repeatedly.
Ability to work with a team and be a team player.
Experience working with hazardous materials or willingness to learn.
Knowledge of waste disposal method
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience in sanitation/waste disposal
