Sanitation Operator

Rite Stuff Foods · Jerome, ID · 2 wk ago

Full-time

Rite Stuff Foods has seen tremendous growth in the frozen appetizer and specialty potato product industry in the United States. We offer a growing range of appetizers which include twice baked potatoes, potato skins, battered and breaded wedges, fried and filled skins, breakfast bites, extruded products, cheese sticks and other assorted battered and breaded vegetables. Rite Stuff Foods’ parent company, Frostkrone, is in Rietberg, Germany. Frostkrone is a leading appetizer manufacturer, has seven manufacturing operations throughout Europe and continues to explore additional acquisitions in the United States and worldwide. The Company is founded on innovation and is successfully expanding worldwide.

About the role

The Sanitation Operator will perform and oversee a variety of facility and equipment sanitation tasks. Work requires independent initiative, knowledge of good manufacturing practices, and experience in working with cleaning chemicals. They will establish proficiency in one of the four production departments with cleaning skills in accordance with daily MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) and display proficiencies relating to Standard Operating Procedures in assigned department. They will ensure that safety, quality, production and cost KPI’s are achieved.

Responsibilities

Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
Maintain good attendance to ensure high performance
Have experience with a food processing sanitation program
Understand the safety measures necessary for all equipment operation and cleaning
Understand how to contact external support needed for all issues that arise
Demonstrate the ability to work from verbal instructions and manuals for cleaning procedures
Inspect and maintain overall cleanliness of the building
Manage scheduled work list to maintain timely completion of all cleaning projects
Plan, track, and monitor all master sanitation activities on a scheduled basis
Maintain records of cleaning for all food contact equipment
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Manage cleaning tools and chemicals in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place
Ensure all quantities of cleaning tools and chemicals are at an adequate level
Understand the Food Safety Management Plan and ensure all quality measures are met and issues are eliminated
Understand the contents of Dot’s Safety Program and ensure all measures are met and any hazards are eliminated
Complete all training as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge of food safety and food security guidelines including good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Knowledge of cleaning solutions
Thorough knowledge of the cleaning and sanitation methods and equipment used
Computer literate
Ability to keep and maintain various records
Ability to diagnose problems, plan and organize appropriate corrective action
Ability to exercise independent initiative
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees
Ability to understand and follow MSDS sheets and chemical labels
Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Good job performance and attendance records
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks
Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift

Qualifications

Proficient in English and Spanish preferred.

Schedule

35 to 40 hours a week. Work location: In-person, full time. Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Benefits

Recognition and reward
Inclusive and diverse culture
Career development and progression
Work with the most innovative technologies
401(k) with matching
Dental, health, and vision insurance
Vacation and sick leave
Professional development assistance
6 paid holidays