Sanitation Lead- Shift 2

Company Overview 
Primal Pet Group is a leading manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. Founded on the belief that pets deserve the same high-quality nutrition as their owners, we are committed to enhancing the health, happiness, and overall well-being of pets through wholesome, raw diets that closely mimic what animals thrive on in the wild. 
As a fast-growing company, we are proud to be building a passionate, dedicated team in Abilene, TX. We’re looking for reliable, motivated individuals who share our love for pets and want to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
Discover what makes Primal Pet Group unique and why our team loves what we do—come see what we’re all about!

Job Summary 
This position is responsible for performing production operations at our Abilene, TX facility. Under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting with the nightly operations by their respective assignments. The Sanitation Lead will provide oversight to the Sanitation Employees to ensure they are fully resourced and adhere to processes necessary for completion of all sanitation requirements, compliance with all food safety requirements, and adherence to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). In this capacity, follows all procedures related to quality, efficiency and safety. Team projects or other assignments as assigned by Sanitation Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties 
- Complying with GMPs, HACCP and other Food Safety, quality and security guidelines and strictly adhering to all Company specifications
- Maintains regular processes and paperwork required for continued SQF compliance
- Effective training of personnel in safety awareness, use of personal protection equipment, departmental procedures, and proper operation of relevant equipment
- Responsible for the oversight of daily cleaning of raw and finished goods processing and packaging departments.
- Meet company and Government regulated specifications by cleaning and sanitizing machines to ensure that morning production crews can start on time. This may include tasks such as prioritizing, planning and moving quickly and steadily through sanitation duties.
- Provides leadership to employees during day-to-day activities.
- Assign jobs, positions, projects, and tasks to employees as necessary.
- Address and resolve employee disputes and relations issues.
- Develop employees to perform in a self-directed manner.
- Ensure that the Master Cleaning Scheduled is completed based on the frequency stablished by the company.
- Foster and facilitate a strong team work environment by encouraging open communication between employees
- Spray machine parts and equipment with cleaners, sanitizers and hoses.
- Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing.
- Inspect parts and equipment for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
- Initiate good housekeeping practices
- Proactively address potential issues/problems.
- Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment as well as reporting any malfunctions according to established quality oriented and safety procedures.
- Oversees employee's productivity, implements and supports GMP's, including the proper use of equipment materials, minimizes turnover and ensures a reliable and agile labor force.
- Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business.
- Filling the demands of day-to-day operations by stepping in and filling in for different roles when needed and completing other tasks as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Punctual and Regular Attendance Required

Qualifications and Skills 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 2-3 years’ experience Sanitation leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written: good judgment, planning, organizing, innovative approach to problem solving, motivate employees.
- Must have a good practical knowledge of FDA, GMP's, HACCP, OSHA, etc., with a good background with processing and packaging equipment.
- Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide and understand percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and quantity measurements.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Good ability to read, speak and communicate in English with employees, direct supervisors, team leads and upper management. Bilingual ability strongly preferred.
- Must be able to obtain Forklift certification

Physical Requirements & Work Environment  
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, varying environments including extreme cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Compensation  
 $20 per hour  
  Schedule  Must be located in Abilene, Tx (No relocation)
 Shift 1  
Monday – Friday 
3:00 PM – 11:30 PM 
⚠️ Candidates must be flexible and available to work daily overtime as needed. 
 
Why Join the Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods Team?  
We take care of our employees with competitive benefits and rewarding perks, including: 
✅ 401(k) with Company Match — up to 4% 
✅ Employee Referral Bonus Program 
✅ Attendance Incentives 
✅ Paid Vacation & Sick Time 
✅ 8 Paid Company Holidays Per Year 
✅ Low-Cost Medical Insurance 
✅ Competitive Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage 
✅ Discounted Pet Insurance — because pets are family too!   
✅ Career Growth Opportunities & Ongoing Training 
✅ Supportive Team Environment & Much More! 
Join a company that values hard work, collaboration, and the people behind our success.