Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Chicago

Job Type:

Production Sanitation

Job Posting Title:

1104-Sanitation Lead

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

Competitive compensation and benefits program!

Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!

An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people

Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.

Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

As a Sanitation Lead, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our facility's hygiene and food safety standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

Daily Operations & Team Leadership
Collaborate with the Sanitation Supervisor at the start of each shift to review daily tasks and departmental goals.

Assign and oversee team member tasks for various areas, including production lines, shipping/receiving, outdoor facilities, waste disposal, and coolers, utilizing assignment or rotation sheets.

Provide hands-on support and guidance to the sanitation team on effective chemical use, cleaning processes, and equipment operation.

Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all sanitation activities, guaranteeing the Master Sanitation Schedule is fulfilled.

Conduct end-of-shift inspections of all equipment to verify cleaning effectiveness.

Perform sanitation effectiveness swabbing and implement timely corrective actions as needed.

Verify completion of the end-of-shift checklist.

Manage weekly chemical inventory checks to ensure adequate supply.

Safety & Continuous Improvement
Strictly adhere to all company safety policies and promote a safety-first culture.

Ensure proper utilization of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and gloves, by yourself and your team.

Fulfill any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support overall plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

Ability to work 3rd shiftMinimum 1 year of experience in sanitation within a food processing or manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge and practical application of food safety principles, including HACCP and GMPs.Familiarity with FDA regulations and audit requirements.Demonstrated understanding of proper chemical handling, safety protocols, and PPE usage.Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey instructions clearly and effectively.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) for record-keeping and documentation.Ability to work in a wet, cold, and/or humid environment and lift up to 50 lbs.Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.

Compensation rage: $18.00 to $23.90

                                                             

                                                                                                                                           

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com

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