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

Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
Complete all cleaning tasks per SSOPs
Run basic CIP for cleaning Complete MSS projects and document accordingly
Clean all plant lines properly per SSOPs; complete cleaning on time and pass pre-ops
Follow intensified cleaning procedures as stated
Perform pre-ops on machines, including use of ATP swabs
Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are cleaned
Train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs
Train others on proper chemical usageTitrate chemicals
Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and proceduresPerform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

2-3 years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines
QI trained; if not, willing to complete training
Intermediate knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
Intermediate knowledge of the top down washing sequence for proper food safety
Intermediate knowledge of the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation
Intermediate knowledge of chemical usage for sanitation and titrations
Knowledge and understanding of MSS
Basic CIP knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of lockout/tagout programs and proper usage
Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to take a list of items from an audit, prioritize items, and complete
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
Ability to train others and direct a team to finish a project
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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