Sanitation Lead

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries globally. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Kerry partners with customers every day to develop healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people worldwide. The company’s vision is to be the most valued partner for its customers by creating a world of sustainable nutrition. Kerry offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can explore their talents, grow professionally, and contribute to the future of food.

Located in Rochester, MN, Kerry’s Applied Health and Nutrition Division specializes in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. This division prides itself on delivering clean-label, natural products and maintaining a strong commitment to freshness and quality. This position is full-time, focused on day shift hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime eligibility. The pay range for this role is between $23.25 and $28.25 per hour, reflecting the company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Kerry rewards employees based on their skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Along with a competitive pay scale, Kerry offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions, life and disability insurance, accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Share Plan.

The role of Sanitation Lead is critical for ensuring food safety, compliance, and maintaining a clean manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, this leadership position involves coordinating cleaning activities, monitoring hygienic conditions, and guiding sanitation technicians and plant personnel. The Sanitation Lead must have thorough knowledge of standard operating procedures related to chemical usage, safe handling, and exposure response. Proficiency in operating cleaning equipment like foamers, pressure washers, and hose stations is essential for executing cleaning operations efficiently and safely. This role also entails environmental monitoring, including swabs, air plates, and water testing, to uphold plant cleanliness and product safety.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills, able to train and delegate tasks effectively. They will manage weekly sanitation and chemical inventory tracking and ordering as well as maintaining master sanitation schedules. Identifying and reporting unsafe equipment or malfunctions promptly is part of the responsibilities to ensure a safe work environment. The Sanitation Lead will also collaborate cross-functionally with production and maintenance teams, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a commitment to consistently upholding hygienic production standards. This position is ideal for someone seeking leadership responsibilities in sanitation and food safety operations within a stable, full-time role operating on a day shift schedule.