Job Description

At Utz Quality Foods, we’re proud to be a leading snack food company, known for our commitment to producing delicious snacks with the highest standards of quality and safety. Located in Kings Mountain, NC, we’re currently looking for a Sanitation Lead to provide leadership and support to our sanitation team, ensuring that our facility operates smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with USDA and FDA regulations. At UTZ we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and a great team atmosphere where your contributions are valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about food safety, sanitation, and team leadership, and who wants to play a key role in the continued success and growth of our organization!

Work Schedule: Thursday to Sunday 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership and direction to the sanitation team, ensuring effective cleaning operations to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Oversee the application of sanitation control measures, ensuring processes are aligned with USDA and FDA regulations.
• Assist in developing and enforcing sanitation programs, including master sanitation schedules and checklists, to maintain a clean and compliant facility.
• Champion safety practices for equipment, sanitation, and personal safety, while ensuring all procedures follow regulatory and company policies.
• Foster a culture of growth and collaboration by mentoring and coaching sanitation team members, identifying training opportunities, and supporting career development.
• Help maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and tools. Stay on top of stock levels and proactively address any shortages or needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and sanitation processes, contributing ideas for continual improvement and performance optimization.
• Play a key role in internal and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with all standards, from GMP to HACCP, and assisting with audit preparation and execution.
• Assist in managing a cross-training program to develop a skilled, multi-functional team.
• Enforce policies and handle disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.
• Help with any additional tasks or projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the sanitation department.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a sanitation lead or supervisory role, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with team members at all levels.
• Creative, analytical problem solver with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (GMP, HACCP).
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to address basic equipment issues.
• A proven track record of successfully leading teams, with the ability to drive performance and results.

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins)Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started

• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.

• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredientsAfter over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest livesOur full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much moreJoin our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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