Sanitation Lead MSS/ 1st Shift
Jbss Inc
Apply to this job Elgin, Illinois, US on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Summary:
The sanitation lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily workloads of sanitation employees and trains new hires. The person in this position is able to perform all cleaning activities within the facility (packaging and processing) and works to ensure appropriate sanitation standards are met throughout.
Functions Of The Position:
- Coordinates and oversees the daily workloads of sanitation employees. Works with sanitation supervisor to improve/maintain employee productivity and efficiency.
- Responsible for documentation and follow-up of plant sanitation schedules.
- Trains sanitation worker I, II, and III employees on occupational hazards of duties performed.
- Maintains cleaning schedules, supply usage and quantity logs.
- Responsible for the instruction/training of chemical use, safety procedures and equipment use.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- College completion or coursework preferred.
- Three plus years' experience in sanitation lead role.
- Experience in a food processing environment with dry sanitation, preferred.
- Knowledge of sanitation chemicals required.
- Able to understand and speak English.
- Basic math skills required.
- Must have good manual dexterity and vision.
- Able to use industrial strength cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers.
- Ability to tear down and re-assemble critical equipment independently.
- Able to train and coach less experienced workers.
- Good decision-making skills required.
- Good interpersonal skills.
JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
About this role
Summary
Supervise and train sanitation team, ensure cleanliness, maintain schedules, and use chemicals in food environment
Job title
Sanitation Lead MSS 1st Shift
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
food processing
Location requirements
Elgin, Illinois, United States, onsite work only
Salary
USD 48,984–67,288 per year
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
sanitation
Preferred skills
dry sanitation
Specializations
sanitationfood processingchemicalstraining
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Elgin, IL, USA
On-site City
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