Job Purpose

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to completework effectively and on time

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed

• Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor

• Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)

• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)

• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required

• Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’send, and review and audit MSS

• Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing

• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas arecleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS

• Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation andSSOPs

• Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP

• Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation

• Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed

• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner

• Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant

• Assist with third party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections

• Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance for department

• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department

• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel

• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• 5+ years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning for MSScompletion and upcoming audits; previous experience with 3rd party audits

• PCQI trained; if not, willing to complete training

• HACCP certification preferred; if not, willing to complete training

• GFSI audit experience

• Sanitation training from a reputable establishment (e.g., Ecolab)

• Knowledge of common facility pathogens: Listeria, Salmonella, etc.

• Certified to operate a skyjack and drive a forklift

• Proven experience in a leadership/supervisory role

• Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps