Sanitation Lead

SANITATION LEAD

Schedule - Rotation Shifts

Mission Foods is a growing part of a much larger, multinational organization, Gruma Corporation and its parent company, GRUMA S.A. de C.V.

The Sanitation Lead coordinates the clean-up crew to maintain the plant clean and cleans equipment when is necessary or requested. He/She must take the place of any absent worker or in the absence of the Sanitation Supervisor.

· In charge of overall cleaning duties within production areas such as flour, corn, and fried sections, as well as maintaining cleanliness throughout the company grounds.

· Participates in supervising hourly employees.

· Serves as a frontline leader between processing and packaging personnel.

· Monitors the performance of employees working under his/her direction.

· Maintains the self-esteem and engagement of employees working under his/her direction.

· Leads by example at all times.

· Verifies that all personnel are present, fit for duty, and appropriately assigned.

· Verifies that GMPs and safety standards are maintained at all times; takes action and/or follows up when deficiencies are noted.

· Obtains the schedule and necessary work materials; distributes work among sanitation personnel.

· When necessary, issues verbal or written warnings for violations.

· Promotes teamwork and a constructive work environment.

· Assists in training new personnel.

· Ensures safety regulations, policies, and procedures are followed.

· Works directly with the sanitation crew during general clean-ups.

· Ensures all job tasks are completed safely and in compliance with work instructions and procedures.

· Operates a forklift and scissor lift as required.

· Assists the department supervisor with pre-operation inspections prior to releasing equipment to the Quality Assurance department.

· Ensures sanitation employees perform work in accordance with work instructions and job descriptions.

· Performs general clean-up of all production equipment.

· Verifies that all silos (including the bottom section and top cover) are clean.

· Distributes necessary sanitation materials at the beginning of the shift.

· Assists department heads in conducting safety and communication meetings with the sanitation crew.

· Trains new sanitation employees on safety, work instructions, chemical and material usage, and proper cleaning methods.

· Takes weekly inventory of stocked materials and reports needed items to the department manager.

· Checks sanitation rooms 1 and 2 for cleanliness and organization before departure at the end of the shift.

· Manages sanitation and food safety documentation (e.g., master sanitation schedule, SSOPs, chemical logs, pre-op/ATP records) as assigned.

· Ensures assigned areas are well maintained and audit-ready at all times.

· Ensures compliance with QA requirements related to environmental limits, pre-op results, and ATP results.

· Supports continuous improvement initiatives, including WCM and 5S, within the department.

· Leads and verifies SSOP execution, including correct tool selection, disassembly/reassembly as required, and proper cleaning/sanitizing methods for food-contact surfaces.

· Verifies correct chemical handling, mixing, labeling, storage, and use in accordance with SDS, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Supports allergen and cross-contact prevention by ensuring changeover cleaning is completed per procedure and verifying removal of product residue, powders, and rework as applicable.

· Coordinates and/or performs ATP swabbing and environmental monitoring sampling (as assigned) and ensures timely documentation, communication of results, and follow-up actions.

· Initiates corrective actions for sanitation and food safety non-conformances (e.g., re-clean, re-sanitize, re-inspect) and documents actions taken.

· Supports internal and external audits and regulatory/customer inspections by ensuring sanitation records are complete, controlled, and readily available.

· Ensures lockout/tagout (LOTO) and equipment safety procedures are followed before cleaning and during re-assembly/start-up preparation.

· Supports pest prevention and facility hygiene by ensuring effective cleaning of floors, drains, overheads, and hard-to-reach areas; reports structural or sanitation issues for follow-up.

· Communicates sanitation status and outstanding issues to production, maintenance, and QA to ensure effective shift handoffs and timely release of equipment.

· Completes required sanitation and food safety records accurately and on time (e.g., MSS/SSOP sign-offs, pre-op forms, chemical concentration logs, ATP/EMP logs, corrective action reports) and submits/archives documentation per site requirements.

· Reports sanitation, food safety, and equipment conditions that could impact product safety or quality (e.g., positive/failed results, missed tasks, damaged equipment, pest activity, chemical issues) to QA, Maintenance, and management; documents notifications as required.

· Reviews sanitation documentation for completeness and legibility; corrects errors per good documentation practices and follows up with employees when gaps are identified.

· Provides shift turnover reporting (verbal and/or written) including completed work, outstanding items, issues found, corrective actions, and equipment release status.

· Maintains controlled sanitation documents (SSOPs, checklists, schedules) by using the current approved versions and communicating needed updates/changes through the established document control process.

· Tracks sanitation and food safety trends/KPIs (e.g., repeat failures, ATP pass rate, re-clean frequency, missed tasks) and reports results and improvement opportunities to leadership and QA.

· Procurement of materials necessary for cleaning operations and oversight of budgetary expenditures.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Enforce company policies and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent required. 2 years of Sanitation experience in a manufacturing facility required. Preferably in a food/beverage environment. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Experience with regulatory inspectors (AIB, BRC, OSHA, Military, Health Department, EPA, City & County Inspectors). MS proficiency

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and GMP’s, HAZMAT,

Minimum of 6 months training frontline employees.

Computer Skills / Possesses strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Good Math skills

Able to operate machinery

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to work in a wet environment

Ability to climb ladders/stairs and to work in high altitudes

Ability to work in greasy area

Able to withstand different climates-including high temperatures

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Mission Foods depends solely on your qualifications. Mission Foods is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail or call 972.232.5200 to let us know the nature of your request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27