Sanitation Lead

Overview

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#171162 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Sanitation Lead is responsible to lead the sanitation team in implementing the Food Safety and Sanitation requirements of the facility. This position requires self motivation and the ability to perform with little or no direction while following established SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety rules, regulations, and company policies. The Sanitation Lead must demonstrate effective skills to manage the Master Sanitation Schedule, develop and deliver effective, detailed training to sanitation associates, and adhere to all aspects of safety and environmental policies of the facility.

A successful candidate needs to communicate well orally and in writing, submit reports as necessary, and present materials to associates and staff.

Sign-On bonus / Internal Referral Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office, Google and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles

• Responsible to lead employees in successfully completing plant sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Assure the cleaning and sanitation for multiple production lines and non-production areas per the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to Lock Out/Tag Out requirements.
• Assign work to employees daily, confirm documented sanitation activities, and ensure all paperwork is filled out properly.
• Participate in safety, plant, and department meetings.
• Participate in daily cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout the facility where needed.
• Responsible for training sanitation employees in tasks as needed.
• Working knowledge of Trace Gains System and willingness to be trained in new tasks within Trace Gains.
• May be required to drive a forklift and scissor lift as necessary; may be required to teach and assure proper use of all sanitation equipment, including - operate Bio-Mist and exchange gas/propane cylinders.
• Operate gas powered cleaning equipment (power washer, blowers, and other equipment as necessary). Learn and follow safety procedures for all equipment and report all incidents regardless of size.
• Proper use of cleaning equipment and related chemicals (drive floor scrubber(s), vacuums, brushes, mops, and cleaning…