Job Description

Exciting Sanitation Lead Hand OPPORTUNITY

We are a fast growing & highly respected group of companies. The Ippolito Group of companies has been in the produce business over 75 years, family run & with an excellent reputation.

BENEFITS, ADVANTAGES & MORE...

Night Shift Premium & Job security

Monday - Friday Night shift Working from 4:30pm - 1:00am. Save up to 90% on our produce with our discounted employee purchase program and produce/grocery giveaways - save on monthly groceries while eating fresh! Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage. RSP program, with company matching portion, highest match in Ontario for our industry.

Job Summary:

Provide effective leadership to assure the optimum operation of all sanitation and production initiatives in the absence of the Sanitation / Production Supervisor. The Sanitation Team Lead is also responsible for demonstrating and instilling safe workplace habits and food safety procedures amongst staff. Any observable offences to be reported to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Job Duties:

Assist the Sanitation Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day functionality of the sanitation department alongside production duties as needed Responsible for aspects of employee performance, safety, quality, and documentation Maintain task schedules and monitor employee hours required for completion of job assignments Responsible for keeping and following a Master Sanitation Schedule of items that require daily and periodic attention Interpret company policies to employees and enforce food safety and health and safety regulations Direct and help train sanitation staff in sanitary and pest-control procedures and required production procedures Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals Inspect cleanliness of surfaces with proper swabs and take adequate corrective actions Inspect equipment before and after both production and sanitation to assure the equipment is in proper working condition Work closely with Sanitation Supervisor to achieve the desired level of sanitation in order to prevent direct contamination or alteration of product, packaging material, contact and non-contact surfaces Work closely with the Production department to address any related issues that arise or that would affect the production of healthy and sanitary products Manage the supply of necessary chemicals, supplies and equipment to perform all sanitation tasks as required Assure all occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn by all staff Inspecting premises for unsanitary practices and conditions Assure proper records of activities are being taken Assure the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the plant which includes all areas (distribution, production, trucking and waste removal areas) Promote a safe work environment. Report any unsafe conditions to your immediate supervisor Production, quality control verification, and forklift use as needed

Education & Experience:

Previous supervisory experience is required (1-2 years) Previous work experience in sanitation (2-3 years) is required Previous work experience in a production/packaging environment considered an asset Food industry experience considered an asset High School Diploma required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates Ability to take charge Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) desired Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) desired Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) desired Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a cold, fast paced and wet environment. Mental stress and bodily fatigue is relative to meeting tight and time sensitive deadlines, assuring competition of tasks prior to the start of daily production and sanitation. Heavy lifting, prolonged standing and climbing is involved. The Sanitation Lead Hand works evenings on a continental rotation basis.