Sanitation Specialist

The Sanitation Specialist is a highly critical position responsible for the sanitation and the overall cleanliness of the plant. Assigned personnel will conduct various tasks to maintain cleanliness of the plant and will ensure a clean and safe environment. The plant Sanitation Specialist must maintain ongoing knowledge of company policies, procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in a safe manner
• Maintain clean and safe environment
• Clean floors, walls, structures, and other areas of the facility as needed/directed
• Manage and maintain supplies for the sanitation department
• Maintain sanitation documents and records
• Inventory maintenance for supplies and equipment
• Inform supervisor or assigned personnel supply need
• Follow all company sanitation standards for cleaning equipment and facility
• Adhere to applicable cGMP regulations and standards while conducting work impacting GMP areas and documents
• Work safely with the chemicals used for cleaning
• Oversee the washing of all dirty trays within the plant
• Maintain breakroom in a clean and sanitary manner
• Must follow company food safety, operational, and food defense program
• Complete annual food defense training and ensure food safety practices when entering production areas
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to work extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting in a safe manner
• Previous sanitation experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position is active and requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The assigned personnel must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 45 pounds. While performing the assigned job, the employee is required to speak, see, and hear clearly.