Sanitation Coordinator

Job Type: RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur as a Sanitation Coordinator in Little Chute. We dairy you!PTO on your first day of work! Text key word "Agropur" to View phone number on click.appcast.io and then text 29051 to apply today!How Agropur invests in YOU:Starting Rate: $29.36 hourlyTwo pay increases within a year, up to $1.00Sunday Double TimeCompetitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance401(k) with up to 7% company contributions3 Weeks PTO on day 1Paid holidays and 2 floating holidaysPaid parental leaveAdvancement OpportunitiesHealthy work/life balanceWhat's involved in this role:The Sanitation Coordinator position will oversee the sanitation activities and maintain the cleanliness of the production facility. Work with Sanitation Leads on the day to day needs and help resolve any issues. This position utilizes and develops Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's), the Master Sanitation Schedule and Housekeeping lists to ensure clean and sanitized areas.Day Shift (Flexible)Saturday – Tuesday, 8am – 6pm (4x10 schedule)OR Friday – Tuesday 8am - 4pm (5x8 schedule)Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Coordination of all Master Sanitation Schedule activities in the facility including SSOP and SSW development and validation.Develop and guide a department of hourly Sanitation Specialists.Work with Sanitation Specialists to maximize department efficiency and drive continuous improvement.Perform the daily tasks of certain Sanitation positions based on the Plant Regulatory reports issued on an as needed basis.Completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) documents in preparation for audits with daily sign-off if required, providing appropriate information to Quality Assurance as required. Follow-up on any audit items as needed.Adhere to Agropur policies on communication and documentation with the Quality department regarding product integrity and sanitation needs.Work directly with Supervisor and/or Quality when sanitation issues require immediate attention; redirecting workers to these areas as needed.Ensure 'In Process' targets are met; inspect and confirm that equipment has gone through CIP and is ready for Process through Pre-Op Inspections.Support the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.Gather and review paperwork, legal charts and chemical concentrations.Communicate issues in production, sanitation, or equipment to next shift supervisor.Attend employee meetings.Participate and prepare for company, customer, and third-party audits as needed.Communicate important information to all employees such as announcements, safety information, production requirements for shift, etc.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain flexible schedule (shifts) to address situations as they arise.Participate in and lead, as needed, in daily sanitation operational activities.Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.Safety Protocol:Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.Correct or report any observed safety hazards.Support safety policies and programs.This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.Education Required:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience Required:Minimum two (2) years of experience required.Leadership experience preferred.Previous safety and sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.Chemical training preferred.Certification/Licensure Required:Forklift or Powered Pallet Jack (in-house training provided) required.Skills Required:Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityWhere you'll be working:Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon's Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon's is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.comWe dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR as Sanitation Coordinator in Little Chute, WI!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.