Sanitarian

Riceland Foods, Inc.•Jonesboro, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitarian implements food safety awareness in collaboration with facility management and personnel at the Jonesboro, Waldenburg, and New Madrid facilities. The role maintains Safe Quality Food Program standards, the Integrated Pest Management Program, and Good Manufacturing Practices. It ensures sanitation programs and policies support the company’s strategy and goals and promote a safe work environment that meets or exceeds regulatory and customer expectations. The Sanitarian performs sanitation and GMP audits, communicates deficiencies, supports Quality Assurance, and implements pest-control measures, including spraying, fogging, and fumigation in accordance with label specifications. The role requires travel to other locations for internal audits, maintaining relevant certifications, and working extended hours when needed for barges and pest management, as well as some holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to create, revise, and interpret technical documents, including quality specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use the internet, spreadsheets, presentation software, and word-processing software, including Excel and Microsoft Word.
Comprehensive experience and understanding of USDA rules and regulations.
Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with good organizational skills.
Ability to complete applicable forms in English and read and write in English.
Self-motivated, able to communicate established standards to management and personnel, and able to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to build strong working relationships and contribute to a positive work environment.
Willingness to work extended hours for barges and pest management and to work some holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices audits and communicate deficiencies to management.
Travel to other locations to perform internal audits.
Acquire and maintain required certifications, including applicable state non-commercial pesticide certifications, and complete on-site training.
Implement the Integrated Pest Management program, including spraying, fogging, and fumigating areas of concern in accordance with label specifications.
Work with Quality Assurance and share pertinent sanitation or food safety information related to the Jonesboro Division.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.