Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

Description

Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Fremont Company | Paisley Farm

Location: 38180 Airport Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094

Job Type: Full-Time

Lead the Team That Keeps Quality Moving!

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Paisley Farm, part of The Fremont Company, is looking for an experienced and motivated Sanitation Lead to help oversee daily sanitation operations at our Willoughby, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands food manufacturing sanitation, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoys helping a team succeed.

We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to jump in, solve problems, and lead by example.

What You'll Do

- Lead and support sanitation team members during daily cleaning operations.
- Coordinate cleaning assignments to ensure equipment and production areas are sanitized thoroughly and on schedule.
- Work alongside the team to clean, sanitize, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment.
- Assist with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
- Perform sanitation verification, including ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical concentration checks.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals.
- Promote compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Help train new employees on sanitation procedures and workplace safety.
- Inspect equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness and readiness for production.
- Complete required sanitation records, cleaning logs, and quality documentation.
- Communicate sanitation concerns and improvement opportunities to Quality and plant management.
- Help maintain sanitation supplies and inventory.
- Ensure production areas are properly prepared for the next day's operations.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
- At least 1 year of team lead or leadership experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation procedures, and GMP requirements.
- Experience with CIP procedures, ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical titration.
- Knowledge of chemical safety and equipment lockout/tagout procedures.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train, motivate, and support team members.
- Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability to obtain required forklift, LOTO, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
- Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds as required.
Why Join Paisley Farm?
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At Paisley Farm, food safety and quality start with a strong sanitation team. We're looking for a dependable leader who takes ownership of their work and helps keep our facility running safely and efficiently.

As part of The Fremont Company, a family-owned food manufacturer established in 1905, you'll join a team committed to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Ready to take the lead? Apply today to join our Paisley Farm team!