(USA) Sanitation and CIP Associate, Manufacturing M-F Overnights 1030p-7a

Walmart•Valdosta, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This Sanitation and CIP Associate position involves monitoring Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Clean In Place (CIP) systems, and Pest Control programs in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role assists with internal audits, pathogen swabbing, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for food safety issues. Key duties include conducting and documenting assigned sanitation activities, maintaining and receiving sanitation supplies, performing routine, preventive, and special cleaning activities, and collaborating with the Sanitation Manager and FSQA team on chemical options and compliance with government food safety and quality standards (e.g., CHS, Good Manufacturing Practices, Safe Quality Food Code, FSMA). The associate is also responsible for adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines, including using personal protective equipment, operating machinery safely, reporting hazards, and actively participating in safety trainings. Maintaining cleanliness in work areas and awareness of surroundings for personal and others' safety are also critical. Beyond technical duties, the role emphasizes adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, utilizing the Open Door Policy, and completing work assignments by collaborating with various partners and adapting to change. The position also requires embodying Walmart's core values: 'Respect for the Individual' (embracing differences, fostering an inclusive workplace, building strong relationships, and mentoring others), 'Act with Integrity' (maintaining high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, being selfless, humble, honest, fair, and transparent), 'Service to the Customer/Member' (delivering results with a customer-first approach, making data-driven decisions, and balancing priorities), and 'Strive for Excellence' (displaying curiosity, taking calculated risks, driving continuous improvements, and embracing new technologies and skills). Walmart, founded by Sam Walton, is a global retailer committed to helping customers save money and live better, with associates playing a crucial role in reinventing the shopping experience and shaping the future of retail.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
Experience in a Manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Monitors Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Clean In Place (CIP) systems, and Pest Control programs by working closely with the Sanitation Manager to ensure compliance.
Assists with internal audits, pathogen swabbing root cause, and corrective and preventive action.
Assists when food safety issues arise.
Conducts and documents assigned sanitation activities to ensure the facility and equipment are maintained properly.
Maintains and receives sanitation supplies, tools, and utensils.
Conducts routine maintenance, preventive cleaning activities, and special cause cleaning activities.
Maintains facilities in accordance with government food safety and quality standards (for example, CHS and Good Manufacturing Practices) by conducting validation testing and product evaluations.
Provides input to the Sanitation Manager and Chemical Contractor to provide best chemical options for sanitation of the plant.
Collaborates with FSQA team to ensure compliance with the Safe Quality Food Code Food Safety manual.
Follows Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety codes, and other applicable laws and requirements.
Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines, including using personal protective equipment, operating machinery and equipment safely, reporting any hazards, near misses, injuries or accidents immediately, and actively participating in safety trainings and drills.
Maintains cleanliness in work areas to prevent accidents and contributes to the continuous improvement of all safety protocols.
Maintains awareness of surroundings to ensure personal safety, and the safety of others.
Adheres to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Utilizes the Open Door Policy.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging; creates equitable opportunities for associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best, talent.
Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies? and skills; and supports others through change.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart).