This position 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. The associate will assist with internal audits, pathogen swabbing root cause, and corrective and preventive action. They will also assist when food safety issues arise, and conduct and document assigned sanitation activities to ensure the facility and equipment are maintained properly. The role involves maintaining and receiving sanitation supplies, tools, and utensils, and conducting routine maintenance, preventive cleaning activities, and special cause cleaning activities. The associate will maintain facilities in accordance with government food safety and quality standards (for example, CHS and Good Manufacturing Practices) by conducting validation testing and product evaluations. They will provide input to the Sanitation Manager and Chemical Contractor to provide best chemical options for sanitation of the plant and collaborate with the FSQA team to ensure compliance with the Safe Quality Food Code Food Safety manual. The role requires following the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety codes, and other applicable laws and requirements. Adherence to all safety procedures and guidelines is critical, 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. Maintaining cleanliness in work areas to prevent accidents and contributing to the continuous improvement of all safety protocols is also a key responsibility. The associate will maintain awareness of surroundings to ensure personal safety, and the safety of others. Adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, including utilizing the Open Door Policy, is expected. This role involves completing 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. The role also emphasizes respect for the individual by embracing differences, creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected, creating equitable opportunities, and helping to attract the best talent. It involves working as a team, building strong and trusting relationships, and communicating with impact, energy, and positivity. Strengthening the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others, and recognizing others’ contributions and accomplishments are also important aspects. Acting with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, modeling Walmart values, holding oneself and others accountable, and supporting Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact is crucial. Acting in a selfless manner and being consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent is also expected. Delivering results while putting the customer first, making decisions based on reliable information, balancing short- and long-term priorities, and considering how own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders are key. Striving for excellence by displaying curiosity and a desire to learn, taking calculated risks, and demonstrating courage and resilience is important. Driving continuous improvements, being open to and using new technologies and skills, and supporting others through change are also part of the role.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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