(USA) Sanitation and CIP Associate, Manufacturing, Mon - Fri 2:30PM -11:00PM

Position Summary

Maintains and ensures compliance with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP), Clean In Place (CIP) systems, and Pest Control programs under the guidance of the Sanitation Manager.

What you'll do...

• Works closely with the Sanitation Manager to ensure compliance with SSOP, CIP systems, and Pest Control programs.
• Assists with internal audits, pathogen swabbing root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Assists with addressing food safety issues as they arise.
• Conducts and documents assigned sanitation activities to maintain proper facility and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains and receives sanitation supplies, tools, and utensils.
• Conducts routine maintenance, preventive cleaning activities, and special cause cleaning activities.
• Ensures facilities comply with government food safety and quality standards through validation testing and product evaluations.
• Provides input to the Sanitation Manager and Chemical Contractor for optimal sanitation chemical options.
• Collaborates with the FSQA team to ensure compliance with the Safe Quality Food Code Food Safety manual.
• Fulfills responsibilities under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety codes, and other applicable laws and requirements.
• Maintains personal and work area cleanliness to prevent accidents and contributes to safety protocols.
• Maintains awareness of surroundings to ensure personal and others' safety.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Utilizes the Open Door Policy and implements related action plans.
• Completes work assignments and priorities by following policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Respects differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; fosters a culture of belonging; provides equitable opportunities for associates to thrive and perform; helps attract top talent; works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence; strengthens the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serves the customer/member by delivering results while prioritizing their needs; makes decisions based on reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strives for excellence by displaying curiosity and a desire to learn; taking calculated risks; demonstrating courage and resilience; driving continuous improvements; being open to and using new technologies; and supporting others through change.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.

Primary Location

5200 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31604-0000, United States of America