Operator - Sanitation (Production) - Day Shift

FreshPet•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! The Sanitation Operator will be responsible for disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensuring that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities
Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule
Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities

Nice To Haves

1 year manufacturing experience preferred
Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas
Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
Work with the QA department on Pre-Op inspections
Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production
Remove waste and debris
Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program
Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment
Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs
Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals
Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process
Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40° F)
Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

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