Team Leader – Sanitation

223B Team Leader - Sanitation

Join Litehouse as a Sanitation Team Leader!

Location: Lowell Shift: 5am-5:30pm on rotating 223 basis Starting pay: $24.05/hr

We're seeking a Team Leader, Sanitation to oversee sanitation crews and drive improvements in safety, food quality, compliance, and performance. This role ensures our sanitation operations meet the highest standards while fostering a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment.

About Litehouse Foods

Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Great People Deserve Great Benefits!

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differentials
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What You'll Do

• Monitor and coach employees to promote safe behavior and correct unsafe conditions quickly.
• Communicate training plans and provide coaching to crew members to support development.
• Facilitate communication and consistency between shifts, including leading shift hand-offs.
• Verify and record sanitation documentation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Provide coaching and corrective feedback when errors occur.
• Conduct root cause analyses for sanitation, safety, and quality issues, implementing long-term solutions.
• Lead and assist in sanitation washes, ensuring processes are performed within designated parameters.
• Partner with operations teams to improve efficiency in washes and changeovers.
• Assist with new hire orientation and create a positive training experience.
• Correct deviations to ensure compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience in sanitation or manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of root cause problem-solving and compliance with food safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to Litehouse values.

Ready to lead with purpose and drive sanitation excellence? Apply today!

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.