QA Lead Sanitation

Job Title: QA Sanitation Lead

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum High School education, preferred one-year certificate from college or technical school.
• One to two years of Sanitation Food and Beverage Experience!
• Ability to function under highly stressful conditions.

Work Environment

The employee will be required to work in an environment with temperatures ranging from sub-0° to 85°. This role operates during the 3rd Shift from 8 PM to 4:30 AM, including weekend work, with no more than 40 hours per week.

Job Description

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for coordinating the assignments and duties of Sanitarians in specific production areas such as High Care, Ready Meals, and Savory. This role involves providing training and coaching to team members, inspecting equipment for cleaning quality, and reporting performance concerns to management.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and orientation of employees, providing continual coaching.
• Train and educate sanitation personnel in safety practices, GMPs, test methods, and procedures related to sanitation.
• Review daily sanitation reports and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken promptly to address poor sanitation practices.
• Coordinate assignment of duties with team members and train them on the proper use of personal protective equipment, SDS information, and the appropriate cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Observe strict sanitation specifications and procedures among team members.
• Interact effectively with Sanitation Department Leads to address potential food safety or quality issues.
• Support the resolution of root causes and corrective/preventive actions.
• Enforce safety within the department through constant observation and coaching of team members.
• Collaborate with production supervisors of previous and next shifts to ensure smooth task transitions.
• Ensure sanitation activities are completed on time according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Promote workplace safety procedures and exemplify safe work practices and behavior.
• Coordinate and conduct weekly safety training with team members, completing all required training records.
• Maintain working knowledge of all equipment and tools in the facility while observing all sanitation and safety precautions.
• Perform only job functions for which training has been received and is fully understood.
• Adhere to company attendance policies and be punctual. Overtime and weekend work will be required based on business needs.

Essential Skills

• Sanitizing
• Quality assurance
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Cleaning
• Test methods
• CAPA
• Flawless Execution – Accountability
• Food Safety and Quality
• Communication
• Teamwork

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.25 - $24.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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