Sanitation Specialist

Turkey Hill • Conestoga, PA

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About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist monitors the company’s CIP systems, bulk chemical handling systems, and related sanitation programs. The role makes and updates sanitation program changes, submits and tracks work orders, and manages chemical inventory, tracking, and budget. It also oversees and participates in employee training, keeps relevant materials such as MSDS up to date, analyzes reports, and audits CIP systems, procedures, and practices. The specialist supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality program. All work must comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FSMA, safety regulations, and SQF food safety and quality standards. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a safety-critical role at Turkey Hill. The posting states that the position has a zero-tolerance policy for a positive drug screen, including for individuals with a Medical Marijuana card.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, with one year of related experience, or two years of experience in a plant environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with high noise levels and wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8 or more hours.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and perform job-related tasks as needed.
• Ability to move, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job-related tasks.
• Ability to inspect and operate job-related powered, hand, and office equipment.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push or pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all CIP systems, bulk chemical handling systems, and related sanitation programs.
• Make changes and updates to CIP and other sanitation-related programs.
• Submit and monitor work orders for these systems and track them through completion.
• Manage the inventory, tracking, and budget for chemical expenditures.
• Oversee and participate in employee training and confirm that materials, including MSDS, are current and relevant.
• Run and analyze required reports and audit CIP systems, procedures, and practices.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Food Safety & Quality program.
• Perform duties in accordance with GMP, FSMA, safety regulations, and SQF food safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation and PTO.
• Educational assistance reimbursement.
• Company bonus plan.
• Free ice cream and beverages.
• Competitive pay.
• Leadership development opportunities and career-growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level