Lead Industrial Cleaning Technician

About the role

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all elements of food safety within the plant.
• Responsible for upkeep of entrances, floors, utility areas and storage areas; handling any and all line clean ups and documentation for clean ups; enforcing all safety rules and regulations; monitoring inventory of cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies; ensuring proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule work.
• Knowledgeable in how to read and manage the Master cleaning Schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring that all cleaners are used as set forth in manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure bulk cleaning chemicals are diluted; test materials for proper dilutions provided by chemical manufacturer and controlled by Plant Industrial Cleaning Manager.
• Responsible for managing all line clean ups.
• Knowledgeable in how to properly inspect line equipment.
• Knowledgeable in definitions and procedures for changeovers, shutdowns, startups, periodicals, 100% organic, 100% wash, 100% Allergen and kosher clean ups.
• Share any discrepancies with SMS to supervisor or Plant Sanitation Manager, including HACCP Programs, Allergen Program, GMP Findings, Hold Procedures, and many more.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Flexible hours and days; available as needed for intercompany work or weekend work as deemed necessary by the company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match