Sanitation Lead I

About the role

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We bring restaurant-quality products to America, including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. We create the finest food experiences, including those with specialty certifications such as organic, gluten-free, and low sodium.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and inspects all process equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Performs pre-op inspection on sanitation state with QA and/or USDA personnel.
• Self-directed cleaning of equipment and work areas, including periodic checks of CIP equipment that does not get broken down daily, to verify cleaning effectiveness.
• Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Maintains and updates all chemical cleaning procedures.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance and Sanitation management regarding sanitation concerns.
• Confers with management on sanitation problems and recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and process effectiveness.
• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Provides weekly review reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and all Food Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).
• 100% adherence to all company GMPs and SOPs; no deviations.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized fashion.
• Operates the barrel washroom machine, trash room, and outside cleaner (Production Sanitation 1).

Pay

The pay range for this opportunity is $21.00–$21.52/hour. The shift differential rate is $3.00 per shift.

Schedule

This is a full-time position on third shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Weekends may be required based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations