Lead Sanitation Operator IV-String Make Department na Lactalis American Group Inc

Description

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As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy

From your PASSION to ours

 Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sanitation Lead Operator level IV. The Lead Sanitation Operator IV will oversee sanitation operations within the String Make Department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring proper disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of equipment to prevent contamination. The Sanitation Lead assigns tasks, trains team members, maintains sanitation records, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to uphold safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety and continuous improvement. 

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

 . Assign tasks and oversee the performance of sanitation team members

 . Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues. 

. Disassembles the machine lines to clean and disinfect.

· Perform daily swabs of equipment.

. Reassembles all equipment taken apart and prepares equipment for production ensuring production will resume in a timely manner.

· Maintain clean and organized work area.

· Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.

· Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor. 

· Perform sanitation duties as assigned.

· Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.

· Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.

· Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.

· Perform other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

· Previous experience in Food manufacturing preferred but not required

. Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred

. Hands-on experience with cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and facility areas

. Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and other food safety standards

. Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

. Proven ability to train and mentor team members in sanitation procedures

· Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling

Specialized Knowledge

· No specialized knowledge required. 

Skills / Abilities

. Oral and written communication skills. 

.  Strong leadership and team coordination skills 

. In-depth knowledge of sanitation procedures and food safety standards 

 . Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

. Ability to train and mentor team members

. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

.  Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements 

· Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

· Ability to work independently and be part of a team.

· Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions.

· Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.

· Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

· Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.