CREATIVE WERKS LLC
Sanitation Lead - 2nd Shift
Elk Grove Village, IL
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- Lead / management
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 26 Sept 2026
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Description
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for leading all production changeovers, focusing on effective and efficient sanitation of equipment and areas. Maintains and controls the organization of tools, supplies and equipment utilized for changeovers.
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and immediately addressing safety concerns
- Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines
- Train employees to work in safe manner
- Support multiple line changeovers to ensure proper cleaning is performed, staff are utilized efficiently, and appropriate departments are notified for support in a timely matter.
- Train production leads, operators and crew on effective sanitation practices in a timely matter.
- Train, manage, clean and troubleshoot sanitation equipment including but not limited to floor scrubber, COP tank, parts washer, dry steam, foamer, vacuums, etc.
- Manage 6S and inventory of sanitation tools, line-specific tooling and equipment.
- Adheres to CW’s Pathogen Procedures, including but not limited to Allergen Control and Facility Color Coding procedures.
- Backfill the responsibilities of the Sanitation Assistant Supervisor during their absence.
- Ensures sanitation tools, line tooling and equipment, and more are delivered to lines prior to the changeover.
- Ensures equipment is taken apart completely and in an organized manner, followed by guaranteeing proper reassembly of equipment and line.
- Monitors, directs, and problem solves to improve effectiveness and efficiency of changeovers. Provides suggestions and ideas to management for continuous improvement efforts.
- Effective shift handoff during line changeovers, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other responsibilities.
- Enforce company policies and procedures regarding safety, food safety, cooperation and teamwork.
- Fast-response for safety concerns, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogen containment or food-borne pathogens.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic sanitation principals, allergen program, and preventing foodborne illness
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience required
- Experience in a manufacturing facility that produces food or nutrition products highly preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
Working Conditions:
- Wet, dry and dusty work environments during sanitation and production periods
- Heavy industrial equipment requiring 2-person lift
- This position requires the employee to be on-call at all times to respond to any emergency.
- This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business.
Physical Requirements:
- Operate standard office equipment
- Reach with hands and arms
- Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk for up to 8 hours a day and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees.
- Climb ladders, operate scissor lifts (after certification) and comfortable working with heights.
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