Amero Foods Mfg Corp Sanitation Lead in Laurel, MD | 1144543333

Verified Pay	$16 - $18 per hour
Hours	Full-time
Location	Laurel, Maryland

Job Description

Job Summary
PastryStar, a manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients, is seeking a hands-on and organized Sanitation Lead to oversee and perform sanitation duties across our food production facility. This includes cleaning of equipment, production zones, and facility common areas, while supervising sanitation staff and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Duties

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the sanitation team in the cleaning and sanitizing of mixers, blenders, kettles, depositors, conveyors, tools, utensils, packaging lines, and all food-contact surfaces in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Ensure allergen changeovers and sanitation procedures are followed rigorously to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., between dairy, nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
Perform and supervise cleaning of dry mix and liquid production zones, including equipment teardown and reassembly after sanitation.
Oversee the sanitation of tanks, totes, and filling lines used for pastry creams, glazes, and other high-viscosity products.
Ensure that floor drains, walls, ceilings, racks, pallets, and shelving in production and warehouse areas are routinely cleaned to prevent pest or mold issues.
Ensure proper handling and safe use of cleaning chemicals used in a food manufacturing environment; maintain accurate SDS records.
Conduct and document pre-op inspections before shift start to ensure areas are clean and production-ready.
Train sanitation team members on GMPs, proper hygiene, PPE usage, and sanitation procedures specific to PastryStar’s product types and processes.
Monitor sanitation records for accuracy and completeness; escalate any missed or incomplete tasks to management.
Communicate effectively with Production, QA, and Maintenance to coordinate cleaning schedules, equipment access, and support for audits or shutdown cleanings.
Assist in preparing for and supporting third-party food safety audits, customer inspections, and internal quality assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Food safety standards (FDA, FSMA)
Allergen control procedures
Cleaning and sanitation chemicals, tools, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Food production equipment (mixers, kettles, tanks, blenders, etc.)
Dry mix and liquid production areas
Common areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens
Ability to follow Master Sanitation Schedules and complete sanitation logs accurately
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to train and lead a small sanitation team
Good communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Lift up to 50 lbs
Stand, bend, and climb for long periods
Work in wet, humid, or temperature-controlled environments
Willingness to wear required PPE at all times (gloves, goggles, boots, etc.)

PastryStar is proud to provide a clean, safe, and quality-driven environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value teamwork, food safety, and operational excellence.

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