Sanitation Planner-Coordinator

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products
• Ensures equipment and facilities are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements
• Backup Sanitation Shift Coordinators
• Backup for EMP swabbing
• Audit quality of completed work daily
• Assist with equipment preventative maintenance and repairs
• Manage chemical inventory
• Order sanitation tools and equipment
• Schedule Kleanz (Software) tasks weekly
• Assist with cleaning tasks as needed
• Create and revise SSOP's - Standard Operating Procedures- SSW
• Aid in UWE cleanup, swabbing, and corrective action reporting
• Maintain blue tag program
• Learn and perform proper Allergen Elimination Procedure
• Maintain sanitation documentation
• Maintain Kleanz database by inputting information, changing frequencies, adjusting work packs, scheduling work, and coordinating work with operations and maintenance
• Assist with technician training / Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives
• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying
• identifies/reports defective equipment
• reports all job-related injuries to management
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures
• Follows all applicable GMP's
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and prepares and uses chemical cleaning agents
• Assists departments in spill containment
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity
• Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrations
• May perform other duties as required
• Mandatory overtime may be required

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take direction and implement a plan quickly to complete tasks
• Strong computer skills and have proficiency in word processing (Microsoft Word) and Excel
• Problem solving skills along with the ability to influence other business units
• Ability to use quality assessment tools which may include calibration tools
• Average Mathematical Skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standard cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of HACCP, allergens and pest control required
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in matters of food safety required
• Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment
• Understanding of the basic functions of all production equipment including Mixers, Wire Cuts, Wrappers, and Conveyors required to complete sanitation procedures
• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required

• SQF Certification a plus
• Skills and/or ability to gain knowledge of proper sanitary design for equipment (preferred)

Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment