Sanitation (Food) Team Lead - 3rd Shift
Shift Hours: 9:30pm - 6:00am
($25.00 - $30.00 Hourly)
The Sanitation Team Lead will train, on-board, and coordinate a team of Equipment Sanitation Specialists on our 3rd shift in our meat processing facility. Food safety begins with ensuring everything is clean, and this team is dedicated to our high standards as an SQF (Safe, Quality Foods) certified facility of the highest rating. This is a direct, hands-on position.

• Interested but not sure what Sanitation in a meat processing plant is? Check out this video of a similar plant to ours: https://youtu.be/GUJ4vI-JA88

Objectives of this Role:

• Ensure that personnel are properly trained and conducts routine audits.
• Ensures that all materials, supplies, and equipment are ready for use.
• Coordinates workload between different teams and areas.
• Assists with rinsing, cleaning, and sanitizing parts, areas, and equipment.
• Performs post-clean inspections to determine effectiveness of cleaning.
• Partners with Quality Assurance and Production teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures are fully implemented.
• Ensures that all personnel are following safety procedures and guidelines, including that all PPE is properly worn and chemical safety is enforced.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience in Sanitation in a Food Processing environment
• Experience with chemical safety and SDS training required.
• Understanding of HACCP, SSOP, GMP's
• Experience with USDA a plus
• Demonstrated analytical skills, independent decision-making skills, self-motivation and strong communication and leadership skills.
• Must be committed to a team concept and have exemplified the ability to function in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is: hot, cold, wet, and humid.
• Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members.
• Maintain a high level of professional and organizational ethics and image.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs a minimum of 8 times per day and conduct rigorous equipment inspections.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand and be on the plant floor 95% of the time.
• Flexible with hours. Must be willing to work 3rd Shift and weekends as needed.
• English-Spanish Bi-lingual preferred

At EW Grobbel's, here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Paid holidays & vacation time
• Quarterly bonuses
• Matching contribution to 401 (k) plan
• Individual leadership development

About EW Grobbel
EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883. Headquartered in Detroit's historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. We are best known as "America's Oldest Corned Beef Specialist". We supply our products to thousands of locations around the United States.
The foundation of the organization is centered on growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. As an employee of EW Grobbel, you will be part of a fast paced, high performance team, driven by employee engagement and powered by work precision.