Sanitation Team Lead

Overview

Why be average when you can be ROMARKABLE? Founded in 1954, Romark has established itself as a premier logistics provider with a strategic focus on innovation and technology, including robotics and automation, management of finished goods and plant support. The company leverages its leading-edge technology to provide best-in-class service to clients, including some of the world's leading consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail companies.

As a family-owned company with integrity, we understand the importance of long-term relationships with our employees and their families, customers, and vendors based on respect, flexibility, hard work, and doing the right thing every day. We are currently recruiting for the position of Sanitation Team Lead.

The Sanitation Team Lead is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing daily sanitation activities within a warehouse in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Sanitation Charter. This role provides hands-on leadership, ensures all sanitation tasks are completed to standard and on schedule, supports audit readiness, and drives continuous improvement.

• Lead, train, and coach sanitation employees to ensure proper cleaning methods, chemical use, and GMP compliance.
• Assign and monitor daily sanitation tasks according to the Sanitation Charter and established cleaning frequencies.
• Provide real-time feedback to maintain high sanitation standards and performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sanitation activities during assigned shifts.
• Oversee and perform activities in all facility areas, including but not limited to:
  • Warehouse floors, walls, drains, doors, and high-touch surfaces
  • Storage racks, shelving, and material handling equipment
  • Dock areas, dock levelers, seals, and dock doors
  • Restrooms, locker rooms, and handwashing stations
  • Lunchrooms, break areas, vending areas, and water stations
  • Offices, conference rooms, and common areas
• Verify tasks are completed correctly, at required frequencies, and documented accurately.
• Ensure sanitation activities prevent cross-contamination between food, packaging, allergens, and non-food areas.
• Promote clean-as-you-go practices throughout shifts.
• Enforce compliance with the Sanitation Charter, GMPs, and internal food safety programs.
• Use only approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals in accordance with:
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Chemical labels and dilution requirements
  • Food-grade sanitation procedures
• Review sanitation logs, checklists, and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and third-party inspections by maintaining sanitation readiness.
• Complete all sanitation documentation accurately, including logs, checklists, and pre-operational/operational cleaning records.
• Safely operate sanitation equipment, such as floor scrubbers and sweepers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow written sanitation procedures, cleaning instructions, and food safety policies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
• Experience in sanitation, janitorial, or facility cleaning, preferably in a warehouse or food-grade environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience.
• Knowledge of GMPs and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to read, follow, and enforce sanitation procedures and schedules.
• Competence in completing and reviewing sanitation documentation accurately.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and perform other tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work 8-hour shifts with potential for overtime.

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check are required for all qualified applicants.

EOE