Group Team Lead III - Sanitation Lead - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

About High Liner 

High Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.  

High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.  

We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.  

It’s our time to make waves. Join us. 

High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value:  

• Safety; it’s our #1 priority 
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition  
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees 
• A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance 
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America 

What to expect on the job:

As a Group Team Lead III, a typical day might include the following:

• Works safely
• Coordinates wet end and dry end setups and machine break downs for cleaning purposes
• Makes sure equipment is cleaned prior to QA checks and sanitizes before production runs
• Ensures GMP's are being followed by sanitation workers
• Follows established HLF sanitation steps
• Checks equipment for damage and reports to Maintenance or Supervisor
• Knows how to prepare equipment for upcoming Audits and  ATP, Allergen and Listeria swabbing
• Coordinates the removal of waste from production areas in a timely fashion. Coordinates and ensures waste is accurately tracked.
• Can Order Chemicals from Chemical Supplier
• Coordinates the cleaning of equipment in the washroom. Including change over equipment
• Ensures clean room is equipped with appropriate back up equipment per instructions
• Coordinates the proper storage of equipment in equipment storage area
• Lead dayshift sanitation crew and ensure instruction from supervisors are carried out daily
• Sets up second shift sanitation crew for success

 This job might be for you if:

• You have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and two to three years experience in a related field
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to become LOTO certified

• Bilingual preferred English/Spanish

 Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands usage and mixing of chemicals
• Lifts 25lbs frequently
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs floor to waist
• Pushes and pulls up to 75lbs.
• Constant bending and standing
• Constant use of both hands and upper extremities
• Able to work safely with chemicals
• Able to work in a humid environment

Offering a competitive compensation package, benefits and 401k plan, this is a chance for you to take the knowledge you’ve acquired in your career to date and have a real impact on the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.  

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.  

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation,