Sanitation Specialist (Night Shift)

SunOpta • Modesto, CA

129d • $34 • Remote

About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for facilitating routine cleaning, training, and master sanitation tasks plantwide. The Sanitation Specialist will work with all operators (filling, downline, mixing, and extraction), production leads, and production supervisors to successfully complete various cleaning and inspection tasks across multiple lines and areas of the plant. This includes responsibilities such as Filler CIP (Clean in Place), weekly care, downline machine cleaning, and daily/weekly master sanitation tasks for various operational areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of filler machines and downline equipment.
• Knowledge of Raw, Mixing, Receiving, and Extraction.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Scissor lift certified.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a sanitation role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Train operators on how to properly clean filler and downline equipment as well as inspect and audit filler and downline equipment.
• Lead shift huddles for filler and downline ops to help organize cleaning tasks that need to be completed during CIP.
• Audit the cleaning tools and chemicals and train others in proper PPE and chemical usage.
• Facilitate MSS plantwide for operations/production.
• Assist and train on CIP process and 36hr care and weekly care tasks.
• Perform initial inspections on fillers and assist in Pre-CIP and Post-CIP inspections.
• Perform titrations on chemicals and audit chemical tags.
• Keep cleaning supplies labeled and stocked.
• Audit cleaning tools and brushes and replace or clean when needed.
• Coach operators on 5S to keep workstations clean.
• Ensure all logs (CIP, MSS, peroxide) are filled out completely and correctly.
• Create OPL's and SOP's to aid in cleaning functions.
• Operate a floor scrubber and ensure sanitation room cleanliness.
• Responsible for weekly housekeeping plantwide.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $34/hour.
• Night shift differential of $2/hour.
• Opportunities for training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED