Sanitation Coordinator - 2nd Shift - Antigo, WI

Sartori Company•Antigo, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of this position include training Team Members in sanitation and directing the activities and duties of the Team. This position is responsible for the Coordination of cleaning and sanitation of all cheese making and related equipment. The Sanitation Coordinator is expected to be an example of high-quality workmanship and commitment to excellence through the support of continuous improvement and customer focused culture.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent (GED), required.
2-3 years’ experience in sanitation and/or food manufacturing.
Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture.
Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.
Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, preferred.
HACCP Training and Certification
PCQI Certification
SQF Practitioner
Cleaning and Sanitation Training via UW Madison Short Course or Chemical Supplier
Pasteurizer License

Responsibilities

Coordinates sanitation activities in all areas of the creamery.
Serves as an example for Team Members in all areas of performance, including attendance.
Ensures team members are following, and personally comply with all company policies, procedures, and programs, including Safety, Quality, HACCP and GMP’s.
Accountable to Total Sanitation Time to meet production plans and Plant start-up.
Establishes, authors, reviews, and updates sanitation work instructions and ensures consistent and proper procedures are followed.
Trains Team Members on proper sanitation processes and procedures, including but not limited to: CIP systems, manual cleaning and sanitation equipment functioning and troubleshooting.
Operates, monitors, and maintains CIP systems throughout the plant.
Performs equipment and CIP system inspections. Devises action plans, takes necessary corrective action, and follows up within a timely fashion.
Assists with the cleaning of all related cheese make, intake, whey plant and related equipment and facilities according to the master sanitation schedule. This includes but is not limited to vats, tables, fines saver, block-forming towers, RO, Polisher, Separators, HTST, Tanks, and Silos.
Performs testing, interprets and records results for sanitation validation.
Maintains chemical inventory and places requisitions for sanitation chemicals and supplies.
Works closely with chemical vendors to ensure proper sanitation, monitoring, and maintenance of chemical equipment.
Maintains, monitors, and documents master cleaning schedules and gasket changing programs across the Facility.
Maintains proper documentation of sanitation activity, as well as filing this documentation.
Coordinates, monitors, and assigns manufacturing plant environment sanitation.
Coordinates with the Maintenance team for repair of sanitation and cheese making equipment.
Collaborates with the Manufacturing Team and ensures team members are meeting expectations regarding compliance to all product specifications.
Completes and verifies all documentation associated with essential job functions.
Communicates sanitation challenges and Sanitation changes with Team members and ensures completion of Sanitation schedule.
Communicates schedule changes and/or schedule opportunities to production Supervisor.
Leads and implements Safety, Quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate as a member of HACCP, Food Defense and Safety teams.
Optimizes manual and CIP sanitation to minimize chemical and water use.
Assists in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving sanitation issues.
Serves as backup for Production supervisors.
Provides support and is trained in other production areas as needed.
Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action.
Backup Provision: In the absence of the Sanitation Coordinator, the Production Supervisor will fulfill the food safety responsibilities of the Sanitation Coordinator.