Sanitation Lead

LIMONEIRA COMPANY•Santa Paula, CA

2d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for assisting in planning, developing, implementation and execution under the direction of the Sanitation Manager. The Sanitation Lead will work closely with Sanitation Manager, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to coordinate sanitation schedules, oversee sanitation staff, and continuously assist in improving sanitation and CIP programs. Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have one to three years experience in sanitation or related
Possess a valid California driver’s license, maintain a clean DMV record, and is able to be insured by our carrier.
Must be computer literate and able to utilize multiple software programs
Must be fluent in English and Spanish
Must be able to communicate openly and be clear and understandable when communicating verbally and/or in writing
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
Must have a complete understanding of general office procedures and practices
Must provide leadership and guidance to employees and delegate tasks
Must motivate and encourage employees to reach their maximum potential
Must be able to interact, work with, and support coworkers
Must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record
Must be able to accept constructive criticism
Must be able to handle stress and control emotions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral or visual instructions
Must be able to problem solve proactively, timely and in a dynamic environment
Employee is expected to wear required Food Safety gear and personal protection equipment at all times while performing duties and tasks

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate sanitation activities assigned by the Manager in the packinghouses
Assume the leadership role in the absence of the Sanitation Manager
Maintain all required documentation for Sanitation
Monitor and document cleaning cycle times, chemical concentrations, flow rates, temperatures, and sanitation effectiveness.
Ensure sanitation practices support food safety, quality standards, GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
Operate and oversee CIP systems, including disassembly, cleaning, sanitation, reassembly, and verification.
Support Supervisor with compiling, reviewing, completing, and maintaining all documentation ensuring audit readiness at all times
Adhere to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Total Plate Counts (TPC), and Listeria testing schedules; follow all developed cleaning methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems
Supervise employees and ensure employees comply with best practices, policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Perform all other duties as directed by the Supervisor or Management
Must comply and enforce all Safety and Food Safety rules, regulations and company policies and requirement
Maintain proper waste management practices throughout the facility.
Strong knowledge of CIP systems and sanitation validation
Assist with sanitation documentation, audits, and corrective actions