Sanitation Operator - Night Shift

Freshpet, Inc. • Bethlehem, PA

45d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator will be responsible for disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensuring that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
• Work with the QA department on Pre-Op inspections
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production
• Remove waste and debris
• Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program
• Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs
• Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
• Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40° F)
• Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees