10433 Sanitation Operator Lead

Description

The Sanitation Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the facility, including production equipment, building interiors/exteriors, and grounds. This role ensures compliance with all company policies, regulatory standards, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements to support the production of safe, high-quality food products. In addition to hands-on sanitation duties, the Sanitation Leader serves as a point of coordination and expertise, helping to guide sanitation efforts, uphold best practices, and support continuous improvement in sanitation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive punctually and prepare to review daily sanitation tasks.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment using approved procedures and ensure all safety guards are reinstalled post-cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility grounds, restrooms, and production areas, including trash removal and compactor operation.
• Accurately document labor, chemical usage, and sanitation activities to meet regulatory and internal audit requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime and prevent contamination risks.
• Execute cleaning tasks such as sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and sanitizing to uphold GMP and food safety standards.
• Wear and maintain proper PPE and uniforms in accordance with company GMP policies.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company protocols.
• Stay current on sanitation best practices and participate in ongoing training.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize sanitation during non-production hours.
• Adhere to all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and electrical safety.
• Support SQF certification by following and enforcing the Food Safety and Food Quality Plans.
• Report and act on any food safety or quality concerns immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including emergency support and cross-functional assistance.
• Lead by example in following and promoting safety and sanitation protocols.
• Identify and report opportunities for improving sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform weekly inventory of sanitation supplies and chemicals to ensure adequate stock levels and proper storage.
• Support the Sanitation Supervisor in coordinating the sanitation operator team by facilitating task execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or minimum of one year of work experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills, consistently applying Grupo Bimbo's Golden Rule of Respect, Fairness, Trust, and Care in all interactions
• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment by maintaining availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support and enhance sanitation operations.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to understand chemical labels, SDS, and sanitation procedures.
• Preferred: Knowledge of GMP, FDA, EPA, and food sanitation principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills demonstrate respect, fairness, trust, and care.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to work in elevated or confined spaces.
• Adequate vision and hearing to detect safety hazards and alarms.

SFQ & Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity and ongoing compliance of the SQF system.
• Follow all procedures outlined in the Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Take proactive steps to prevent food safety and quality issues.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions