Sanitation Lead

H&S Family of Bakeries

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast, all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products possible. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. Together, our baked goods can be found in a wide range of establishments, from fast food and quick service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities.

Elevate your career as a Sanitation Supervisor at The H&S Family of Bakeries where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the utmost cleanliness and safety of our plant during your assigned shift. This key position involves coordinating sanitation efforts, overseeing dedicated personnel, and ensuring strict adherence to both food safety standards and company policies.

• Oversee and lead all warehouse employees/clerks to ensure the accurate reconciliation of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Conduct weekly inventory assessments on packaging and ingredients with precision and compliance.
• Process, store, and manage orders for all goods stored in affiliated warehouses, utilizing the FIFO method.
• Supervise inventory par levels on packaging, ingredients, cardboards, and Kwik-loc, addressing any discrepancies.
• Ensure warehouse security, safeguarding loading docks and adjacent areas to prevent theft.
• Organize items, placing them in appropriate and safe locations, considering factors like temperature, size, weight, available space, and exposure.
• Communicate effectively with vendors to determine shipment schedules, efficiently managing space and inventory.
• Supervise all warehouse employees, handling scheduling, hours, hiring, training, job bidding, job performance, and terminations.
• Assist in scheduling to ensure adequate labor for equipment operation, shipping, and receiving.
• Collaborate with the Transportation Manager on inbound and outbound inventory.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure food safety compliance, addressing areas such as pest control and sanitation.
• Establish and maintain warehouse practices and protocols, creating an efficient and safe environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.

Safety:

• Cultivate a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Actively participate in accident investigations.
• Champion employee safety across all operational areas.

Sanitation:

• Uphold an impeccably clean work.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Prior experience in plant sanitation, with a preference for two or more
• Demonstrated knowledge in pest control and related
• Demonstrate physical capability to navigate all areas of the plant
• Exhibit flexibility in reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling as needed in a production environment.
• Comfortably navigate ladders, crawl under equipment, and work in confined
• Proficiency in using sanitation equipment and tools, with adept arm, hand, and finger
• Capable of prolonged standing and executing movements such as squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, coupled with a readiness to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Showcase effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to read, comprehend, and implement safety procedures, signs, and instructions.
• Demonstrate a willingness to perform additional duties as determined by management.

What's in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.