Lead Sanitation Technician - Chicago

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Lead. The Sanitation Lead is responsible for day-to-day sanitation tasks directed by their immediate supervisor. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn't afraid to get dirty.

Prior experience cleaning in the natural and organic food industry for 1 to 3 years. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st-century food system.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

* Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift. 11am - 9pm. Subject to change as needed.

* Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.

* Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.

* Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.

* Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.

* Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.

* Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

* Leads by example with a "can do" attitude

* Laser focused attention to detail

* Great multitasking abilities

* Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to lift 50 pounds.

* Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.

* A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.

* Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.

* 1-3 years of sanitation/cleaning experience preferred

* Experience leading a small team strongly preferred