Our local Windsor client is looking for a Sanitation Lead.

Responsibilities and Qualifications of Sanitation Lead:

· Lead daily execution of the master sanitation schedule across the full site, covering production equipment, process rooms, floors, drains, coolers, fridges, freezers, washrooms, and lunchrooms.

· Assign, direct, and verify the work of sanitation crew members on shift, confirming each area meets standard before sign-off

· Perform clean-in-place (CIP) and clean-out-of-place (COP) procedures on cheese production equipment, including disassembly and reassembly as required

· Conduct pre-operational inspections of equipment and process rooms, and release areas for production only when sanitation standards are met.

· Mix, apply, and verify chemical concentrations per supplier specifications using titration or test strips, and maintain chemical inventory and SDS documentation.

· Clean and sanitize coolers, fridges, and freezers, including shelving, drip and condensate pans, door seals, and floor surfaces.

· Maintain washrooms and lunchrooms in sanitary condition, including restocking of soap, sanitizer, and paper products and removal of waste

· Manage floor and drain cleaning, waste and recycling removal, and housekeeping practices that support the pest prevention program

· Complete and review sanitation logs, master sanitation schedule records, and corrective action reports accurately and on time





· Support the environmental swabbing program with the QA Technician and lead re-cleaning and corrective action on unsatisfactory results.

· Train recent and existing sanitation staff on SSOPs, chemical safety, WHMIS, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements

· Maintain sanitation equipment such as hoses, foamers, scrubbers, and pressure washers, and report defects or repair needs promptly

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Food Handler Certification required or to be obtained upon hire

· HACCP training required; formal certification an asset

· Two or more years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing, preferably dairy

· Prior experience leading or directing a crew is strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated history of supporting successful regulatory or third-party food safety audits is an asset.

· Working knowledge of SSOPs, CIP and COP procedures, and the safe use of caustic, acid, and sanitizer chemistries.

· Ability to read and follow chemical labels, SDS, and dilution and titration instructions accurately

· Comfortable working independently during off-hours, after production, or on weekends.

· Physical capability to sustain demanding work in cold, wet, and confined conditions.

Compensation & Hours of Sanitation Lead:

· Monday to Friday 4pm-12:30am

· $25-$26/hour

Please note all resumes will be reviewed, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour

Experience:

- Sanitation: 2 years (required)
- Lead Hand: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Sanitation Lead Hand - Afternoons (Windsor)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Windsor