Sanitation Lead Days - Rochester, MN

Looking for a stable, full-time role on days with strong pay and leadership responsibility?
Under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Lead coordinates activities related to cleaning and monitoring the hygienic conditions of the manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, compliance, and overall plant cleanliness.

What’s in it for you?

• $23.25–$28.25/hr base pay


• Full benefits package


• Day shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM


• Overtime eligible


• Leadership opportunity within sanitation and food safety operations

As a Sanitation Lead, you’ll:

• Fully understand all chemical SOPs, including proper usage, dilution, safe handling, and exposure response


• Lead cleaning operations using foamers, pressure washers, and hose stations efficiently and safely


• Delegate and train sanitation technicians and plant personnel on maintaining clean and sanitary conditions (floors, railings, ledges, equipment, etc.)


• Operate lifts, stepladders, scaffolding, and other equipment safely


• Complete weekly sanitation and chemical inventory tracking and ordering


• Conduct environmental monitoring tasks (swabs, air plates, water testing)


• Maintain and complete master sanitation schedules after tasks are performed


• Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions or malfunctions immediately


• Perform additional duties as assigned

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

• High school diploma or GED required


• Minimum one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment with an emphasis in sanitation


• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with production and maintenance teams


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide logical solutions


• Commitment to maintaining hygienic production standards and following sanitation protocols