This role is a critical member of our Team and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of product quality and safety by ensuring that all production equipment, structural and storage facilities, offices, restrooms, rest areas, and equipment comply with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and the Allergan Program, GMP's (Good Manufacturing Processes), Federal, State, and local food protection standards, and Company programs.
Has direct responsibility for ensuring all work activities under its control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, company policies, HR policies, and production consistency. Partners with management ensuring plant sanitation, quality, and safety are met.
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Ensures strict adherence of sanitation team to company’s safety rules and policies, e.g., use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), Lock-out Tag-out Procedure (LOTO), etc.
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Ensures strict adherence of sanitation team to company’s Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
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Recommends necessary updates to SSOPs and safety procedures based on practical experience, and knowledge of industry’s best practices
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Performs new hire training and safety and SSOP orientations
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Works with chemical supplier to understand proper usage and concentration of the chemicals as well as gaining familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) related to the chemicals accident or spills
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Directly supervises Sanitation Team - carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws
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Ensures that sanitation employees and supporting departments have the required food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety training
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Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards
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Confers with management and production personnel on sanitation, quality, and HACCP issues and recommend changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and purity of the product
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Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions; inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions, Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement
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Ensures that sanitation employees and supporting departments have the required food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety training
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Must be able to operate the equipment necessary for his/her function - i.e., Mixer, Chopper, Stuffer, Grinder, Multivac, Xray/Metal Detector, Label Machine, Tape Machine, Box Erector, etc. - after appropriate training by an authorized individual(s) safely and effectively to sanitize properly.
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Additional responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Working knowledge of industrial sanitation chemicals usage and applications.
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Required to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and electric pallet jacks after being certified and approved by the Plant Manager.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
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Assist receiving and smokehouse departments with technical issues and after-hours receiving.
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Must be able to read and speak English and Spanish effectively (desired)
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Must be able to work in a cold environment constantly (approximately 30°F to 40°F)
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Must be able to climb ladders, steps, and stairs occasionally
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Must be able to bend, squat, and occasionally kneel to move up to 40 lbs. from various heights
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Must be able to push and occasionally pull up to 50 lbs.
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Must be able to push and occasionally pull carts/racks (on wheels) up to 600 lbs.
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Must be able to reach above the head frequently
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Must be able to maintain repetitive motions/tasks constantly
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Must be able to stand on their feet constantly
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Must be able to push seldomly and pull pallet jacks containing up to 2,000 lbs. of cargo individually or with the help of one other person
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Must be able to frequently grasp, torque, and pinch groups of sausages up to 1 lb. using each hand
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Must be able to perform his/her function after adequate on-the-job training
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High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
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Working experience in a GMP-enforced environment is preferred
The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. Appropriate PPE is available to all employees. The employee can rarely sit outside of the daily two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hours of Work
Weekend and overtime might be required with little prior notice. Must be able to start work as early as 1:30 PM. And work late evenings.
