Sanitarian

Job Category: Quality Job Family: Sanitation Job Description: Plant sanitation hands‑on leader, expert and advocate. Deploy, monitor and enhance sanitation programs to assure processes are effective and meet company standards. Lead sanitation crews to include the coordination of CIP and manual cleaning activities, partner training, inspection and continuous process improvement efforts. Responsibilities Lead plant sanitation activities. Work with sanitation crews as well as leadership, production, maintenance, quality, other functions to effectively clean/sanitize equipment and plant prior to resuming operation. Ensure processes are deployed effectively and efficiently. Responsible for crew performance through the use of training, coaching and performance feedback to assure delivery of effective sanitation processes. Monitor compliance through hands‑on monitoring, inspection, swabbing and coaching. Maintain and administer plant sanitation records; use as a tool to monitor performance and improve sanitation practices based on results. Includes but not limited to pre‑operation inspection, equipment swabbing, environmental monitoring processes. Administer, maintain and monitor conformance to Master Sanitation Schedule. Work closely with production and maintenance partners to establish effective sanitation practices necessary to maintain a food safe environment. Coordinate training of sanitation and janitorial partners on required job responsibilities. Deploy plant training modules; utilize internal resources and external expertise for partner development. Work with internal experts and suppliers to evaluate performance of existing suppliers of cleaning agents and technologies. Optimize resources through effective scheduling and coordination of lean but effective sanitation processes. Maintain a partner safe work environment through deployment and monitoring of JHA, lock‑out/tag out and MSDS training and monitoring processes. Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures. Qualifications High School – GED in a technical degree in Food, Dairy, Biology, Chemistry or related field. Preferred but not required. 3‑7 years of experience in Food Manufacturing environment. Sanitation or quality control related desired. Federal or State governmental compliance agency audit positions related to food manufacturing a plus. Food Plant sanitation certification; pest and rodent control licenses is a plus. Proficient in sanitation procedures and GMP/IAB requirements within a food manufacturing environment. Clear understanding of quality, OSHA, FDA and USDA food safety requirements within a manufacturing environment. Effective in teaching specific sanitation procedures. Strong decision‑making ability. Works well with limited direction. Interacts well with others and can develop a cohesive working relationship with partners who do not directly report to them. Efficient in the use of Microsoft computer programs such as Word and Excel. Effective communicator. Ability to travel up to 5% Travel Requirements For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum – more might be required), acceptable driving record per company discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Benefits Get not one, but two retirement benefits. When you join our employee‑owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, the company contributes an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year, for a total contribution of around 16% annually. Earn bonus pay. Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met. Relocation bonus. Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. salaried position. Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help with the cost of childcare, including monthly contributions toward independent babysitters. Wellness incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account. Eligible partners can earn a wellness incentive and receive an employer‑funded LSA to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. Tuition reimbursement. Offers tuition reimbursement for education relevant to role, career goals, and the company. Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits. Starting day one, including onsite nurse and mental health counselor. Community support program. Partners Helping Partners program provides support for partners in need. Comprehensive benefits. Programs supporting health, wellbeing, and financial future. An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr