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




1st Shift (approx. 6am-2:30pm); Rotating schedule including weekends