Sanitation Lead

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 today!

• Ditsch USA is an equal opportunity employer.