Sanitation Supervisor

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing sanitation processes and managing team members within a designated area of a facility. With a strong emphasis on safety, this individual must ensure that all equipment and surfaces in their area are maintained in compliance with FDA regulations. The supervisor is accountable for providing machine specific training to new associates and delivering ongoing performance feedback to direct reports. This position requires a seasoned sanitor who is adept at leading a team of hourly associates towards the achievement of shared objectives.

Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 annual salary (US Dollars)

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):

• Accountable for ensuring that the sanitation team members are sufficiently staffed, trained, and equipped with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Ensure that all mandated safety procedures are conveyed to, and comprehended by, the team assigned to his/her oversight.
• Conduct inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the crew under his/her supervision. These inspections will take place before, during, and after the sanitation process.
• Review and approve the reporting and departure times of the crew assigned to his/her supervision.
• Responsible for making reports, talking with customers, and working with government officials. • Must be organized and maintain comprehensive records of sanitation processes, deficiencies, employee training, and related matters.
• May be required to undertake the responsibilities of a sanitation team member.
• Administer Lock Out Tag Out procedures to secure facility equipment during the sanitation process.
• At times, you may be tasked with operating specialized equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts (upon receiving appropriate training).
• Other duties or special projects as assigned. • Shifts may vary depending on location. • Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Must be willing to work with a sense of urgency.
• Seven steps of sanitation- Capable of following and teaching all the steps of the sanitation process.
• Safety - Understanding and compliance with all the safety policies covered during training.
• Chemicals- Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE and warnings regarding mixing chemicals.
• Attendance- Dependability in both: arriving and completing the work shift and compliance with attendance policy.

Required:

3+ years of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry field

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S):

Required: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be legally employable in the United States, and project a professional appearance and attitude.

Bi-lingual is a plus (English/Spanish)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandatory.
• Assist and communicate directly to Project Manager. • Mentor and coach Leads.
• You must have reliable transportation to and from work. • Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. • Be able to communicate with team members, company managers and customer staff.
• Must be able to teach, train and lead hourly team members in a safe and effect manner.
• Serve as a role model to team members to motivate and encourage them to go above and beyond in achievement and performance.
• Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility.
• Review employees’ work and provide constructive feedback.
• Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation procedures are followed.
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, etc.
• Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment (“PPE”) such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.
• Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task).
• All night standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time.
• Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations. • Use Lock-out tag-out (“LOTO”).
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Must work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud and wet).
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to our customers, prospective customers, managers and employees.