Associate Sanitation Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company•Granite City, IL

10d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sanitation Manager and/or Quality Manager, the employee will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of sanitation and pest control programs applicable to the Granite City facility per Kraft Heinz standards. More specifically, this function primarily oversees the sanitation programs of the Capri, KAB, Pouch, and Processing Departments as well as general housekeeping activities throughout the facility such as Janitorial and Infrastructure Cleaning. As directed, the employee can support other areas and functions as needed, including but not limited to directly leading the routine sanitation activities of the Capri Departments.

Requirements

Able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
Strong belief of learning, coaching others, and promoting teamwork
Planning and organizational skills
Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation
Demonstrate leadership ability, positive attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills
A working knowledge of safety guidelines and problem-solving abilities are a must
Learn all departmental processes
Computer skills, Excel, and timekeeping software
Strong verbal communication skills
Able to lift 40 lbs
Ability to travel if required.
Applicants must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays, maintain work area in an orderly and sanitary condition, perform any and all duties assigned, and perform all duties in compliance with Federal, State and local codes and laws, plant rules and practices of safety, conduct, sanitation, good housekeeping and quality.

Responsibilities

Overall Execution of Sanitation and Pest Control Programs
Partner with sanitation and quality supervisors to oversee, manage, and train hourly sanitation team members
Coordinate the completion and evaluate the effectiveness of day-to-day routine, critical, and periodic cleaning activities as required by the site Master Sanitation Schedule
Provide leadership and guidance for sanitation and pest control program requirements as required by Kraft Heinz KHMS, Golden Rules, and other applicable standards (e.g., Global Cleaning and Sanitation Manuals, Pest Control Standard, Hygienic Design Standards, Building and Fabric Maintenance Standards)
Support internal and external audits of site quality, sanitation, and pest control programs, including but not limited to Kraft Heinz audits and assessments (e.g., KHMS & Golden Rules Assessments), 3rd party audits (e.g., FSSC), and regulatory inspections (e.g., Kosher & FDA)
Create, maintain, and update sanitation ways of working and documentation, including but not limited to site Standard Operating Procedures, area specific Work Instructions, Forms/Documents, and Trainings/One Point Lessons
Monitor and ensure proper concentration of sanitation chemicals per each chemical’s product label, including but not limited to chemicals used during routine cleaning activities and those used for routine sanitizing of product contact surfaces. Can perform titrations and basic troubleshooting of stationary foamers and mixing stations intended for these chemicals to ensure the proper concentration
Evaluation of Sanitation Processes and Procedures
Support and execute the completion of risk assessments and annual reviews as required by Kraft Heinz KHMS, and Golden Rules requirements aimed at continuous improvement of overall sanitation and pest control programs at the Granite City facility
Perform observations of the sanitation procedures to ensure adherence to ways of working and compliance with sanitation program requirements.
Assist in the development and completion of action items to address non-compliances and/or opportunities for improvement in sanitation specific activities.
Coordinate and perform CIP verification and validation activities in the review of Clean in Place procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance/adherence to Kraft Heinz CIP requirements.
Assist in the development and completion of action items to address non-compliances and/or opportunities for improvement in these activities
Can execute and support ATP, Clean Equipment, and Environmental Monitoring programs.
Assist in the development and completion of action items to address Red Alerts and/or other non-compliances and opportunities for improvement in these activities
Observe and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities and provide feedback to employees to provide opportunities for improvement
Sanitation Record Review
Ensure proper documentation of routine, critical, periodic, and janitorial cleaning activities as identified by the site Master Sanitation Schedule, Maintenance Work Schedules, Janitorial, and other housekeeping needs
Perform review and ensure proper documentation of Clean Equipment Tags, Post Sanitation & Start Up Inspection forms, Drain Cleaning forms, Chemical Titrations/chemical checks, and other required sanitation documents
Maintain proper documentation of other sanitation requirements as needed, including but not limited to passivation records and CIP manuals
Maintain, monitor, and report all site specific and corporate directed sanitation key performance indicators to ensure compliance with food safety requirements and sanitation improvement opportunities
Inventory Management
Perform inventory management of janitorial supplies, sanitation supplies, and other assigned supplies as needed
Perform inventory management of sanitation chemicals including but not limited to drum, tote, and bulk chemicals
Routinely inspect and maintain sanitation cage, supply storage areas, and sanitation tools to ensure inventory, housekeeping, labeling, and working condition of all sanitation supplies
Other Activities
Can support swabbing, testing, and plate readings for all cleaning activities, environmental monitoring activities, and non-routine testing needs, including but not limited to Red Alerts, investigations, and construction activities
Can support non-routine sanitation and pest control needs, such as Duct Cleaning and locker fogging activities as needed
Perform other quality audits and performance monitoring activities as needed, including but not limited to GMP audits, Golden Rules audits, and standard audits
Utilize time keeping tools and manage employee clock in and clock out activities needed to ensure correct employee pay and attendance point totals
Can act as an accountable person assigned Kraft Heinz KHMS, Golden Rules, and other applicable standards
Can support weekend supervisor coverage during designated shifts
Perform other duties as assigned or required outside of the scope of this job description
Productivity Responsibility: Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low-cost, high-quality producers. Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
Quality Responsibility: Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines
Comply with established GMPs, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and KHMS operating procedures
Assist in the implementation of the KHMS program and training of new associates
Safety Responsibility: Actively participate in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals
Involvement & support of Safety teams & processes
Required to perform all duties safely & use discretion to prevent injuries to self and/or others

Benefits

Annual Bonus Program
12 Paid Holidays per Year
Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Paid Parental Leave
Product Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing programs that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability