Sanitor II

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 usage
• Titrate chemicals
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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