Sanitation Team Lead

At Winland Foods, our commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration shapes everything we do—from the food we make to the people who make it possible. As a Sanitation Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment. You’ll guide daily sanitation activities, support line employees, and help ensure our facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll not only keep our operations running smoothly but also model the values that define Winland—leading by example, fostering teamwork, and respecting the well-being of every employee. This is more than maintaining cleanliness—it’s about protecting the integrity of our products, supporting the success of your team, and contributing to Winland’s mission of delivering food experiences that delight consumers and earn their trust. Employee Type: Full time Location: MO Excelsior Springs Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Sanitation Team Lead Job Description: Schedule: Monday through Friday Time: 5:00am to 1:30pm Work Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $28.00 per hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Assists with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities. Ensures equipment is clean and food safe. Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Sanitation equipment. Evaluates, modifies, and designs sanitation policies and procedures to maintain Food Safety, Quality, and Integrity. Oversee daily sanitation processes and troubleshoot operational issues. Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime. Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples. Assist with chemical inventory control following FIFO practices. Communicate sanitation results to other teams within the plant. Manage programs related to master sanitation schedule. Provide back-up support in the department lead’s absence. Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety regulations in all plant activities. Monitors plant cleanliness using company and regulatory standards as a benchmark and takes corrective action when necessary. Lead investigations and resolutions for sanitation issues, customer complaints and foreign material investigations. Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Makes recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness. Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability. Train employees in food safety protocols and enforce sanitation procedures. Maintain accurate records of safety audits and compliance reports. Uphold company policies and regulatory standards in all operational activities. Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training. Assist with SOP development and training. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration. Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations. Guide and motivate team members to meet goals while maintaining morale. Train employees …

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