Sanitation Associate

Ensure cleanliness of plant and equipment to exceed FDA and State Board of Health Requirements. To create, maintain and reassess sanitation procedures that will effectively accomplish the tasks of the sanitation shift.

· Ensure execution to Master Cleaning Schedule
· Ensure on-time start-ups of production lines; making sure all departments and lines are cleaned and sanitized in a timely fashion.
· Must be able to read and understand MSDS sheets for all cleaning chemicals.
· Responsible for plant sanitation and upkeep to cleanliness standards and must be able to follow all GMP guidelines for food industry.
· Must be able to prepare applications for paint and transporting paint and parts to locations through the plant.
· Must be able to mix paints and the ability to use paint and spray gun equipment and provide proper maintenance of paint equipment.
· Must be able to mask components for painting, then do proper clean up.
· Ability and experience with power tools, power lift equipment, ladders and scaffolding.
· Must be able to paint, varnish, stain, exposies, enamels, or other protective surfaces by using brushes, spray gun and/or paint rollers.
· Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at various heights as needed.
· Must be able to come in to work when required (may not fall within regular shift time lines based on production)
· Ensure and maintain proper use of only USDA approved cleaning chemicals.
· Ensure constant communication with all levels of management regarding sanitation issues.
· Notify Supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
· Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
· Perform all duties necessary to meet American Institute of Baking (AIB), Company, and or Government requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company.
· Inform Management of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements.
· Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
· Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
· Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
· Inform Management of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements.
· In the absence of immediate supervisor, will assume necessary operational and administrative duties.

· Periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs in weight above shoulder level.
· May require standing for a period of 8 hours or more in a day.
· Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds
· Frequent walking on concrete floors
· Climbing up to 50 feet in height
· Requirement to use respirators and other personal protective equipment
· 2 to 3 years painting experience
· Education – High School Diploma
· Strong communication skills
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Personal Computers

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