Sanitation Lead

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

Who We Are

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.  Position requires self motivation and the ability to perform with little or no direction while following established SOP’s, Good Manufacturing Practices, and all Safety related Rules, Regulations, and Company Policies.  The Sanitation Lead must demonstrate effective skills to manage Master Sanitation Schedule, develop and deliver effective, detailed training to sanitation associates and adhere to all aspects of the 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

• After 90 days,  $500 Dollars;

• After 180 days, $500 Dollars;

 

• 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, responsible for confirming documented sanitation activities as required, and assuring 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 of sanitation employees in tasks as needed.

• Working knowledge of TraceGains System and willing to be trained in new tasks within TraceGains.

• 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, to include the following - Operate Bio-Mist and exchange gas/propane cylinders.  

• Operate gas powered cleaning equipment- power washer, blowers, 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 all cleaning equipment per colour coding in the facility.)

• Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, Quality Management Processes, and site safety programs ensuring that all standards are met.

• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit.

• Understanding of MSDS is required.

• Utilization of computer/electronic devides.
• Perform weekly inventories and ordering processes.

• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.

• Effective oral & written communication skills.

• All employees are responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area

• Must be able to perform the functions of a Sanitation Operator.

• Other duties as assigned

 

Physical requirements

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights 

• Must be able to work in confined spaces

• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. 

• Standing on a concrete floor  

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) 

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs 

• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals 

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 accep