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Sanitation Team Lead - Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 min ago
Customer SupportPublic HealthFDA RegulatoryLeadershipMentoringAdaptabilityOSHAFood Safety
About the role
- Your focus will be on leading by example-modeling flawless safety standards, ensuring technical accuracy, and training both new and existing Sanitation Technicians.
- You will work under the direct guidance of the Sanitation Supervisor or Site Manager, balancing individual sanitation tasks with early-stage team leadership.
- Train and Coach: Serve as the primary on-the-floor trainer for new hires and existing Sanitation Technicians, ensuring they master proper cleaning techniques, equipment handling, and plant-specific workflows.
Responsibilities
- Own Your Area: Perform hands-on, high-level technical sanitation, coordinating and executing the efficient disassembly, deep cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of complex food production machinery in your assigned zone.
- Model Safety & Compliance: Lead by example by strictly adhering to and enforcing OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), HAZCOMM, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Support Sanitation Chemistry: Under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor or Site Manager, assist in conducting chemical titrations to verify that cleaning and sanitizing solutions meet regulatory strength requirements.
- Perform hands-on, high-level technical sanitation, coordinating and executing the efficient disassembly, deep cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of complex food production machinery in your assigned zone.
- This is an hourly, non-exempt, highly hands-on role where you will own the cleaning outcomes of your assigned production area while simultaneously guiding, coaching, and training your fellow team members.
- At Ecowize, we actively invest in your professional development, giving you the leadership tools and technical support needed to step up the ladder.
- If you are ready to lead by example, train the next generation of technicians, and protect millions of consumers, we want to hear from you.
- If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.
- Team Lead position is the perfect stepping stone for an ambitious technician looking to build a long-term career in food safety management.
Requirements
- Technical Sanitation Expertise: Strong working knowledge of SSOPs, chemical safety protocols, and wet/dry cleaning methodologies.
- Commitment to Safety: Proven track record of strict compliance with OSHA safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and HAZCOMM.
- you are meticulous about chemical accuracy, water temperatures, and mechanical cleaning steps.
Nice to have
- English/Spanish fluency is highly valued to effectively train and communicate with diverse frontline teams.
- What You Bring Experience: * 1-3 years of hands-on technical sanitation experience in a food processing facility (USDA/FDA regulated environment preferred).
- Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish fluency is highly valued to effectively train and communicate with diverse frontline teams.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage with overtime eligibility Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Clear career pathways toward salaried Sanitation Supervisor and Assistant Site Manager roles.
Benefits
- At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities - we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence.
- Retirement plan options Your Future Starts Here The Sanitation
Company info
- As part of our team, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development.
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