Sanitation Operator - 2nd Shift

Turkey Hill•Searcy, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Turkey Hill is a growing, nationwide company founded in Southcentral Pennsylvania, known for creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We opened a facility in Searcy, Arkansas in 2020. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for leadership development and career growth. The Sanitation Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment readiness for the manufacture of mixes and ice cream products. This involves disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling equipment according to Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs). The role also includes monitoring Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) and Cleaning-Out-of-Place (COP) units, making necessary adjustments to chemical concentrations, heat, and flow rates, and cleaning the production environment and surrounding areas. Collaboration with machine operators to ensure proper cleaning and food safety conditions is essential. Adherence to the Sanitation Manual and sanitation procedures is required as part of the overall quality system. Cleaning verification through visual, chemical, and ATP swabbing is a key responsibility. Tasks encompass housekeeping, general sanitation, and product quality assessment throughout the sanitation process. Understanding chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safe chemical handling and first aid is necessary. Accurate record-keeping, maintaining the integrity of the quality system, and performing assigned preventive maintenance are also part of the role. The position requires supporting corporate and local management policies, keeping management informed of developments, and actively participating in business improvement initiatives to enhance results.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must work in a team environment
Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
Perform all other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and assemble all equipment associated with the manufacture of mixes and ice cream products in accordance with all applicable SSOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
Monitor CIP and COP Unit outputs and make required adjustments to chemical concentrations, heat, and flow rates to maintain cleaning specifications.
Responsible for cleaning the production environment and peripheral areas.
Works closely with machine operators to evaluate proper cleaning and food safe conditions of equipment.
Maintain activities consistent with the Sanitation Manual and sanitation procedures as part of the overall quality system.
Perform cleaning verification as required through visual, chemical and ATP swabbing as part of the sanitation process.
Tasks include housekeeping, general sanitation and product quality assessment responsibilities throughout the sanitation process.
Read labels on chemicals and cleaning agents to understand their use.
Understand MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) to learn about chemicals used including first aid and safety.
Ensure department records are complete and accurate.
Maintain the integrity of the quality system.
Perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
Exhibit continuity to the site supporting corporate and local management policies.
Keep management informed of developments as they occur.
Be engaged in the day-to-day running of the business by performing tasks beyond normal/baseline job responsibilities, participating in team or business improvement meetings and initiatives positioned toward improving business results.