Sanitation Lead

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Virginia - Stevensburg, VA, Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00Hourly, Job Category: General Labor, Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Lead. The Sanitation Lead is responsible for day-to-day sanitation tasks directed by their immediate supervisor. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves and isn’t afraid to get dirty.

Prior experience cleaning in the natural and organic food industry for 1 to 3 years. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st-century food system.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift. 11am - 9pm. Subject to change as needed.
Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.
Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

Leads by example with a “can do” attitude
Laser focused attention to detail
Great multitasking abilities
Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.
A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.
Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.
1-3 years of sanitation/cleaning experience preferred
Experience leading a small team strongly preferred

Qualifications