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Lead Sanitor - 1st Shift at Europastry USA

Posted in Manufacturing 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: RONKONKOMA, New York





Job Description:

Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth?  Wenner Bakery is part of Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.


We are searching for a motivated & experienced


The Lead Sanitor A is responsible for coordinating the activities of sanitation subordinates engaged in maintaining establishment, premises, and departments in a clean and sanitary condition.  Cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment, floors, or other related environmental surfaces in conformance to company standards and applicable health laws by performing the following duties.


  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES: include the following



  •  Maintains production area clean and free of dust, flour, or other unsanitary conditions.

  • Assembles and disengages equipment requiring cleaning and sanitizing.

  • Cleans mixers, dough bins, fermentation room, proofer, elevators, oven, conveyors, scales, dividers, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, stairways, locker rooms and lavatories according to job assignments.

  • Perform assigned work tasks from the Master Sanitation Schedule as directed and ensures assign duties are completed.

  • Cleans and sanitizes Coating Room equipment, freezer and cooling spirals, and processing tanks.

  • Cleans out flour, dust, oil, and grease from floors, machines, overhead pipes, conveyors, screens and filters.

  • Sweeps, mops and sanitizes floor in offices and restrooms, equipment or other surfaces.

  • Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, metalwork, windows, door panels, and sills.

  • Empties wastebaskets and cardboard and bucket container carts and disposes into the proper waste compactors.

  • May assist Sanitor C and collect, weigh and dispose of scrap dough in holding containers or compactors, and records all information on the disposable waste reports.

  • Dumps all recycle material in proper containers.

  • Replenishes bathroom and PPE supplies.

  • Keep eye stations clean and free of dust.

  • Cleans all fire extinguishers and perimeter equipment as required.

  • Picks up refuse from plant grounds and maintains area free of debris.

  • Must have the ability to use and control all sanitation equipment, such as the floor scrubber, power washers and steam cleaner.

  • Be qualified to enter confined spaces and be authorized to clean or wash down the flour silos or other confined space tanks.

  • Inspects for vermin infestation, insects, and other related problems.

  • Must observe all lockout/tagout requirements according to OSHA requirements.

  • Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.

  • Route reports to designated personnel.

  • Dispenses general cleaning supplies.

  • Responds and coordinates any sanitation issues in a timely/proficient manner.

  • Weekend work is mandatory for this position.

  • Verifies the work of all Sanitors to ensure all tasks, have been completed to level of clean standard.

  • Support specialized changeovers such as Allergens or dough change cleanings.

  • Interpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

  • Work cross functionally with Maintenance/Operations.

  • Will back up the Sanitation Supervisor as necessary.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement culture.

  • Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, department meetings.).

  • Informs supervision of any problems or complications that may arise

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:



  • Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

  • Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.  Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations

  • As part of your supervisory responsibility and as a back-up, supervisors must be able to do your work in ways that ensure safe food. You must also be aware of issues associated with food safety and safe food handling practices that are relevant to your job. Formal training is not required, but in house Food Safety Training conducted by a qualified staff member is mandatory. You must know how to recognize, prevent and alleviate food safety hazards. This position requires good working knowledge of the SQF code

What can Europastry/Wenner Bakery offer to you?



  •  Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off

  • Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement

  • Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.






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