Sanitation Lead at Rise Baking Company

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