Sanitation Lead Job
Employer: Melinda Canino
SpiderID: 14239141
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted: 9/14/2026
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Priority Review Date: 12/13/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: Miscellaneous
Job Description:
Job Opportunity: Sanitation Lead - Food Manufacturing with Ditsch USA at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH
Do you take pride in keeping a facility clean, safe, and inspection-ready?
Ditsch USA is looking for a Sanitation Lead at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience who enjoys leading by example and helping maintain a clean, safe, food-safe environment.
Pay: $22.50 - $24.50/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed
Pay & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Ongoing training and growth opportunities
Supportive team environment
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead and assist with daily sanitation activities on the production floor, including equipment cleaning, documentation, inspections, food safety requirements, and keeping the facility ready for production.
Lead and complete daily facility sanitation and custodial duties
Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, floors, walls, bins, trays, and work areas
Disassemble, clean, sanitize, rinse, and reassemble production equipment and lines
Use sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, mops, and power washers
Follow sanitation schedules, GMPs, SQF expectations, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures
Train team members on proper chemical use, handling, and storage
Complete inspections, cleaning records, sanitation documentation, and micro swabbing/testing as needed
Who Succeeds in This Role?
Has sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience
Understands food safety, cleanliness, documentation, and following procedures
Communicates clearly, leads by example, and supports the team
Is comfortable using cleaning chemicals, sanitation tools, and power equipment
Takes pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and ready for production
Great Backgrounds for This Position
Great backgrounds include Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Technician, Food Production Worker, Production Lead, Industrial Cleaner, Custodian, Machine Operator, Warehouse Associate, or Manufacturing Associate.
Previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is helpful, but strong industrial cleaning, production, or custodial experience may also be a fit.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read safety labels, follow sanitation procedures, communicate in English, use basic math, work weekends or holidays as needed, and lift or move up to 50 lbs.
About Ditsch USA
Ditsch USA creates memorable pretzel experiences for food service and retail markets. We are committed to freshness, clean-label products, and more than 100 years of craftsmanship in the art of pretzel making.
If you’re looking for a hands-on leadership role where your work helps keep food production safe, clean, and running smoothly, apply online at https://grnh.se/uu590hwi3us or email [email protected]!
Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer.
Do you take pride in keeping a facility clean, safe, and inspection-ready?
Ditsch USA is looking for a Sanitation Lead at our Kemper location in Cincinnati, OH. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience who enjoys leading by example and helping maintain a clean, safe, food-safe environment.
Pay: $22.50 - $24.50/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed
Pay & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Ongoing training and growth opportunities
Supportive team environment
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead and assist with daily sanitation activities on the production floor, including equipment cleaning, documentation, inspections, food safety requirements, and keeping the facility ready for production.
Lead and complete daily facility sanitation and custodial duties
Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, floors, walls, bins, trays, and work areas
Disassemble, clean, sanitize, rinse, and reassemble production equipment and lines
Use sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, mops, and power washers
Follow sanitation schedules, GMPs, SQF expectations, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures
Train team members on proper chemical use, handling, and storage
Complete inspections, cleaning records, sanitation documentation, and micro swabbing/testing as needed
Who Succeeds in This Role?
Has sanitation, food manufacturing, production, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience
Understands food safety, cleanliness, documentation, and following procedures
Communicates clearly, leads by example, and supports the team
Is comfortable using cleaning chemicals, sanitation tools, and power equipment
Takes pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and ready for production
Great Backgrounds for This Position
Great backgrounds include Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Technician, Food Production Worker, Production Lead, Industrial Cleaner, Custodian, Machine Operator, Warehouse Associate, or Manufacturing Associate.
Previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is helpful, but strong industrial cleaning, production, or custodial experience may also be a fit.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read safety labels, follow sanitation procedures, communicate in English, use basic math, work weekends or holidays as needed, and lift or move up to 50 lbs.
About Ditsch USA
Ditsch USA creates memorable pretzel experiences for food service and retail markets. We are committed to freshness, clean-label products, and more than 100 years of craftsmanship in the art of pretzel making.
If you’re looking for a hands-on leadership role where your work helps keep food production safe, clean, and running smoothly, apply online at https://grnh.se/uu590hwi3us or email [email protected]!
Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer.
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| Web Site: http://www.strategichrinc.com | |