Sanitation Lead (Clerk)

Hourly Sanitation Waco, Texas


Description

1. Data Management & Filing

  • Create, update, and maintain accurate digital and physical sanitation files, logs, and databases.
  • Maintain documents related to pre-op inspections, SSOPs, chemical concentrations, sanitation audits, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure all sanitation paperwork is complete, legible, compliant, and audit-ready.
  • Support data entry for regulatory and internal programs such as USDA, QA, Food Safety, and Corporate Sanitation.

2. Office & Administrative Support

  • Perform general office tasks including photocopying, scanning, faxing, uploading documents, printing reports, and sorting mail.
  • Maintain office and sanitation supply inventories; create purchase requisitions when needed.
  • Assist leaders and supervisors with document preparation, scheduling, and distribution of sanitation materials.

3. Organizational & Coordination Duties

  • Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and follow-up requirements related to sanitation audits, training, and compliance deadlines.
  • Support bookkeeping-type audits (document verifications, time logs, supply usage logs, etc.).
  • Organize and prepare daily sanitation packets, chemical training materials, and shift handoff documentation.

4. Technical Proficiency

  • Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create logs, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports.
  • Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Enter data into facility management systems (e.g., SAP, SharePoint, internal sanitation or quality compliance systems).

5. Communication & Support

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with sanitation teams, supervisors, QA, operations, and management.
  • Provide timely updates regarding missing documents, incorrect entries, audit findings, or areas needing correction.
  • Assist in coordinating chemical safety or sanitation-related training with supervisors or trainers.

6. Attention to Detail & Compliance

  • Ensure high accuracy in all data entry, reporting, and record-keeping.
  • Follow all organizational, regulatory, and safety standards applicable to food safety, sanitation, and USDA compliance.
  • Support the sanitation department in preparing for internal audits, USDA reviews, and third-party inspections.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable handling high volumes of data and documentation.

Preferred:

  • Experience in poultry or food manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with sanitation procedures, chemicals, and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP).
  • Experience supporting training or compliance programs.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to work in production and office areas, including cold or wet environments during documentation verifications.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform office tasks for extended periods.
 
EOE, including disability/vets