Position Summary:

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for individual equipment that is associated with the cleaning process in the production rooms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute plant sanitation tear down procedures, programs and regulatory requirements ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production
• Disassembles equipment according to the master sanitation schedule, by request to complete quarterly tear downs per HACCP, by request of production and as requested by management
• Re-assembles equipment after it has been cleaned by employee and ensures it is operating to OEM standards
• Ensures that all of the information is recorded on the required systems, report deviations to supervisor and management team.
• Assists the supervisors and leads to coordinate the activities of individual departments.
• Maintains sanitation equipment (i.e. foamers, magnets, chemical dispensing units) operational.
• Monitor the chemical storage and dispense the appropriate concentration for cleaning activities
• Operates production equipment (sauce tanks, CIP, mixers, sheeting lines, conveyors, proofers, and freezers, etc) to ensure proper cleanliness.
• Acquire and maintain fall protection and power industrial equipment certification to clean evaporators and other equipment in elevated areas.
• Follows sanitation processes and procedures as well as HACCP and safety programs.
• Ensures that the sanitation and production equipment is inspected before and after cleaning.
• Submits requests for repair of the equipment to the Manager or Superintendent.
• Ensures that the sanitation of equipment, machinery and rooms in production are acceptable.
• Provides feedback for repairs needed during non producing shifts.
• Requests materials and/or equipment through the Manager or Superintendent as needed.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all sanitation containers are properly labelled.
• Ensures proper communication and assists in pre-ops and changeovers between shifts.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Follows daily work instructions from the Manager and Superintendent and performs duties in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness of working areas.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Education, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of related experience in a food manufacturing facility.

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, LOTO, safety regulations
• Ability to use scissor lifts, fork-lifts as needed to access equipment
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Ability to minimally speak and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use tools and perform repairs as needed.
• Ability to convey standard information in written and verbal form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to take measurements appropriately.
• Ability to effectively communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to operate sanitation equipment.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Organizational Structure:

The Sanitation Technician Specialist will report directly to the Sanitation Superintendent.

Compensation

Average annual salary: $45,000 - $55,000/year which includes:

Hourly pay of $19.13/hour, based on experience

Overtime after 40 hours per week; average work week 40-50 hours per week

Opportunities for advancement positions

Benefits

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life) - 1st of the month following 60 days

PTO - 8 Personal after 60 days and begin earning additional PTO after 180 days of employment

• 401K Saving and Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work Schedule

5-day work week; Rotating

Work 10pm-6am or until the work is completed, typically 8-12 hours per day

Scheduled work days may include holidays, but will include holiday pay

Must be flexible with work schedule; scheduled work days/times can vary

Please apply by forwarding copy of resume or call Recruiting Department, 847-348-7179.

PI143452222