Sanitation Group Leader - DC

Overview

Category/Area of Expertise: Distribution
Job Requisition: 478556
Address: USA-ME-South Portland-54 Hemco Road
Store Code: DC 01 Management (5119934)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution receives, stores, manages inventory, and ships fresh and non-perishable product throughout the network of local brand stores. ADUSA Distribution facilities handle a mix of product types, including fresh, frozen, grocery and health and beauty care items.

Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit

Primary Purpose

Lead and facilitate full time sanitation crew and participates in the sanitation of the distribution facility.

• Act for department supervisor in his/her absence
• Help to plan, organize, delegate and follow-up with associate's job duties to be completed
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner
• Ensure that all areas of responsibility are running in a safe, orderly, effective manner
• Assist the supervisor with interviewing and hiring new associates
• Perform own sanitation tasks while ensuring that all crew tasks are accomplished to standard
• Train other sanitation associates and or sub-contracted crew on sanitation tasks
• Ensure that the crew understands and follows safe work practices
• Responsible for OSHA Compliance and Regulations
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory
• Provide research and advise management on equipment and supply purchases
• Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on cleaning equipment
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity

• Ability to meet production standards set by the company
• Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
• Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes
• Highly motivated self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• Multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Reach, stoop, bend and lift up to and including 60 lbs.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)

• High School Education
• Certified on powered industrial equipment where applicable
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment preferred
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate effective and successful leadership skills

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email