Sanitation Specialist

Position Summary

Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Sanitation Specialist . The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that process equipment is cleaned and sanitized in compliance with internal and client specifications. They monitor clean in place (CIP) and clean out of place (COP) processes, ensure chemical concentrations are within specification, record critical process parameters, and coordinate CIPs across departments. This position reports directly to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is maintained by confirming that equipment is cleaned and sanitized with the appropriate process based on product matrix and defined cleaning schedule.
• Coordinate with Operations and Blending to ensure equipment cleaning occurs on defined schedule with minimal disruptions to production. Coordinate with Quality Control Lab to inspect equipment after COP and CIP processes.
• Monitor COP activities alongside Operations and provide coaching as needed. Use COP tanks to clean removable parts when requested.
• Monitor, measure, and record critical CIP process parameters such as time, temperature, flow, and chemical concentrations.
• Ensure timely escalation of any expected or observed downtime during COP and CIP processes.
• Verify concentration of foamer chemicals via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Verify concentration of sanitizer in Blending room bins via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Check chemical levels at the CIP skid and notify supervisor when low or out.
• During periods with no rinses, COPs, or CIPs, complete the following tasks, according to the priority stated below:
  • Run floor scrubbers in high traffic areas.
  • Clean and sanitize CIP skid work area, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with pasteurizer screen cleaning and record results.
  • Check critical pasteurizer chemical levels and notify supervisor of any OOS results.
  • Clean and sanitize exterior of blenders in filler rooms, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with daily tasks.
  • If unsure what to do, contact supervisor for instruction.
• Handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely.
• Adhere to company policies, GMP requirements, and applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Other tasks as assigned .

Position Requirements

• Ability to organize and coordinate diverse activities.
• Ability to operate a PLC and use software such as Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instruments, operate machines and titrate chemicals.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation principles in a food/beverage environment.
• Basic understanding of working in a GMP environment.

Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with similar functions.
• HAACP or some form of food safety training a plus.