Lead Sanitor

Description When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot! We're America's first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we're not satisfied with an impressive past. We've got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today! Check out this new opportunity fresh from the Rensselaer Bakery! The Lead Sanitor directs, trains, and works with sanitors to maintain a clean and pest free facility that is compliant with FDA regulations. The duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling of sanitation duties, recording cleaning frequencies, updating sanitation master cleaning schedule, performing food plant inspections, quality assurance, safety, GMP's, and training of sanitors and QA technicians. The Lead Sanitor will also work in positions as operator to fill-in for breaks, lunches or shortages of team members as needed. Lead Sanitors are expected to uphold and demonstrate the Company's Core Values. This position description does not contain a comprehensive list of required duties and responsibilities. The Lead Sanitor is expected to perform related duties assigned by management, which may be added, revised, or eliminated based on business and operational needs, with or without advance notice. Lead Sanitors must follow the direction and guidance of the Lead Sanitor and the Plant ManagerIf you are craving a new opportunity and meet the minimum qualifications below - please apply today! What we are looking for High School Diploma or GED required; and Previous training and experience in the baking industry obtained through education or experience is preferred; Good interpersonal and human relations skills with ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor accepting responsibility and willingness to learn; Direct, train and motivate team members; Knowledge, training, and experience with production, sanitation, quality, and safety; Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively give clear instructions to direct and motivate team members; Must have good employee relation skills, be team oriented, work well with others, and be able to give and receive direction and to follow clear and detailed instructions; Efficiently work and respond in a fast-paced environment to meet operational demands; Skillfully diagnose cleaning and production problems including work schedule; Good understanding of HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, and knowledge of FDA regulations; Proficiently work with computers with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and warehouse management software (ERP/WMS); Possess the aptitude to complete the AIB course and AIB Principles in Baking if needed; Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training. What you will do Schedule, direct and organize sanitation duties; Train sanitors in equipment and factory clean-up procedures; Direct production work and train production operators; Ensure documentation is FDA and AIB compliant; Maintain sanitation supplies inventory control; Machine mixer and extruder operation following procedures and maintaining standards to produce consistent dough for development of buns; Final Checker to ensure that there is no excessive flour in pans and that the dough balls are properly panned; Make dough adjustments when necessary; Operating the packaging machine, palletizing, and fork truck to store packaged product for selection and shipment by the shipping department; Carton stripping to sort through bad corrugated cartons for re-use in the box former; Check and set equipment such as the proof box and oven; Ability to function efficiently in any of the production line positions which is acquired through observation and hands-on experience; Maintain and follow all company safety rules and ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and HACCP program requirements are followed by all team members and contract labor; Load trucks and receive raw materials; Perform housekeeping duties as needed; Attend various training classes or seminars as recommended by management; Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures; Ensure adherence to plant's security and safety policies and procedures, and a safe working environment for all Team Members; Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of the organization in a professional manner, display a positive demeanor and be responsive to team members' needs; and Must be flexible to work hours to meet the needs of the plant including any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Ability to bend, turn, twist, climb, and stoop; Occasional lift up to 60 lbs.; Capability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to flour dust, extreme cold, wet, hot, reduced visibility, dusty, work with chemicals, and other elements. Can you say #dreamjob!?! If you are awesome and want to work for a company that will think so too, apply online! Benefits while working at White Castle: Weekly paychecks Incentive programs/bonus Shift premium Promote from within practice Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life & AD&D 401K & profit sharing plans Sick pay Bereavement pay Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holiday & Vacation And more!! If you meet the minimum qualifications above, APPLY NOW! White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer Company Information White Castle has a hot and tasty opportunity on the menu with the chance to join a team that truly sticks together. With one in five team members having at least 10 years of consecutive service, a job with White Castle can become more than just a job - it can grow into a lasting and meaningful career. For over 100 years, our family-owned business has been dedicated to satisfying your cravings morning, noon, and night. We've perfected our iconic Slider recipe, and are just missing one, important ingredient... you. In 2014, our Original Slider® was named as Time Magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time". While delicious, our Sliders aren't the only ones deserving of awards. In 2021, Fast Company named us one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies," and we're proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ since 2021 and an honoree on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ list since 2022. Your search ends here - we've got the career opportunity you Crave! Apply today and Follow Your Crave™!

Created: 2026-03-04