Sanitation Specialist (Nights)

About the Role

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for facilitating routine cleaning, training, and master sanitation tasks plantwide. This role involves working closely with operators, production leads, and supervisors to ensure the successful completion of various cleaning and maintenance tasks across different areas of the plant, including filling, downline, mixing, and extraction.

Responsibilities

• Train operators on proper cleaning and inspection of filler and downline equipment.
• Lead shift huddles to organize and oversee cleaning tasks during CIP (Clean in Place) processes.
• Audit cleaning tools, chemicals, and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Facilitate Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks plantwide.
• Assist and train operators on 36-hour care and weekly care tasks, including part replacements, work order completion, and deep cleaning.
• Prepare fillers for CIP, perform inspections, and assist in Pre-CIP and Post-CIP inspections with QA and supervisors.
• Perform titrations on chemicals and audit chemical tags.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and ensure proper labeling and stocking.
• Inspect and audit downline equipment for cleanliness and CIL completion.
• Coach operators on 5S principles to maintain clean workstations.
• Ensure all logs (CIP, MSS, peroxide) are accurately completed.
• Create OPLs and SOPs for cleaning functions.
• Operate floor scrubbers and ensure cleanliness of the sanitation room and Python.
• Perform weekly housekeeping tasks plantwide.
• Assist with CIP validation and pest control.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety: Adhere to plant safety rules, report near misses and accidents, and participate in safety programs.
• Quality: Follow SOPs and SSOPs, ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and SQF programs, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with general housekeeping plantwide.
• Communications: Ensure effective shift communication and teamwork, maintain professional communication via handheld radios.
• Teamwork and Training: Promote team development, assist in coaching and training employees, and contribute to personal development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of allergen procedures and cross-contamination prevention.
• Adherence to GMPs and safety procedures.
• Ability to assess situations and make quick, accurate decisions.
• Good personal hygiene and basic math skills.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Scissor lift certification and ability to operate a floor scrubber.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Knowledge of filler machines and downline equipment.
• Familiarity with raw, mixing, receiving, and extraction processes.

Skills

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Additional Considerations

• Location: Midlothian, TX.
• Shift: Night shift (C) on a 2-2-3 pattern, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Pay Rate: $30.00/hour.
• Shift Differential: $2.00/hour for working 12-hour night shift.
• Travel: None as part of normal job requirements; may occur for training.
• Relocation/Remote Work: Not considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid family leave and maternity leave.
• 401(k) with match.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid holidays and tuition assistance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.