What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Lead- 3rd shift position at Rise Baking Company, LLC?
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
