What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Lead position at The J.M. Smucker Co.?
The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing daily sanitation operations while ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. This role supports distribution activities, promotes adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assists in team coordination and training.
Minimum Requirements
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and managers
Detail oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner
Flexibility to work flexible and varied shifts as needed
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Minimum Requirements
- Previous manufacturing experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- At least two years of sanitation experience or a related field
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations and procedures
- Previous safety training required.
- Troubleshooting experience or mechanical aptitude required.
- Experience assisting with change overs preferred.
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment preferred.
- Ability to develop and implement sanitation programs and protocols
- Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team
- Ensure all team members follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain a safe working environment; identify and report safety or operational concerns to management.
- Lead and support sanitation and housekeeping efforts to ensure the facility meets cleanliness and regulatory standards.
- Ensure the shift consistently follows good housekeeping practices and sanitation protocols.
- Provide clerical support to review sanitation inventory, review shift and pre-operational reports
- Act as a point of contact during the shift for sanitation-related issues.
- Previous experience in sanitation, preferred.
- Strong understanding of safety standards and sanitation practices.
- Ability to lead by example and promote a team-oriented environment.
- Good organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills. Lead the sanitation team to ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility
- Participate in cleaning activities
- Develop and implement sanitation procedures that comply with industry and regulatory standards.
- Train and educate sanitation team on proper procedures and safety protocols
- Collaborate with departments to ensure sanitation procedures do not interfere with production schedules
- Document and maintain records of sanitation procedures and inspections.
- Conduct equipment inspections after sanitors have completed cleaning tasks and provide feedback to sanitors and the bakery
- Investigate and resolve any sanitation related complaints or issues
- Conduct and report ATP testing on cleaned surfaces
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and managers
Detail oriented and able to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely and effective manner
Flexibility to work flexible and varied shifts as needed
Learn More About Working At Smucker
Helping our Employees Thrive
Delivering on Our Purpose
Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
Follow us on LinkedIn®