JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Directs and coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the processing plant and the grounds surrounding it.
• Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all.
  
  Ensures that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions.
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, motivate and develop sanitation personnel to achieve outstanding manufacturing and sanitation results.
  
  Effectively conduct team meetings.
  
  Provide a satisfying and rewarding work environment for employees.
• Train sanitation personnel in best practices, safety, to understand SDS information, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for daily scheduling and efficient resource allocation.
  
  Responsible for filling out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
• As part of the plant leadership team, provides excellent communication and partnership with the quality control and production departments.
• Coach, counsel, train and develop associate's skills
• Regularly train associates in methods of improving sanitation processes
• Makes certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
• Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation.
• Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors.
  
  
• Lead and motivate associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years or more in a leadership capacity, experience in production, preferably in the food industry or manufacturing is preferred.
  
  (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Hardworking, dependable
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Read and understand chemical labels.
• Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate and train employees
• Knowledgeable of SQF and OSHA regulations

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must always be safety conscious.
  
  
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision