Sanitation Specialist (Nights)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

2d•Onsite

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: Filler CIP (Clean in Place), assembly, and inspection for all lines, 36hr care, Weekly care, Downline machine cleaning & inspection for all lines, Accumulators, Cappers, Case Packers, Westrocks, Palletizers, and Daily/Weekly Master Sanitation tasks for: Mixing- all rooms, Extraction, Alcoves, Raw Receiving, Filling, and Downline.

Requirements

Understands and follows procedures for all allergens and how to prevent cross contamination.
Must adhere to all GMP's and Safety Procedures established by Management.
Ability to assess a situation and make quick, accurate decisions that will aid in production.
Must have good personal hygiene.
Must have basic math skills.
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills - learn to perform and be involved with routine maintenance.
Works with minimal amount of supervision.
Must be able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision.
Must be scissor lift certified.
Must be able to operate floor scrubber.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of filler machines and downline equipment.
Knowledge of Raw, Mixing, Receiving, and Extraction.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Ability to use critical thinking to plan and problem solve.

Nice To Haves

Complete Better Process Control School

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 and oversee that all tasks get completed in a timely manner.
Responsible for auditing the cleaning tools and chemicals and able to train others in proper PPE and chemical usage.
Facilitate MSS plantwide for operations/production.
Have full knowledge of CIP and able to assist and train on CIP process.
Assist and train operators on 36hr care and weekly care tasks such as; part replacements, work order completion/turn in, peroxide draining, lubrication, and deep cleaning.
Prep fillers for CIP (prepare chemicals with correct titrations, secure CIP pipes, check out 36hr/weekly care kits from the parts room, etc.).
Perform an initial inspection on fillers upstairs and downstairs.
Assist in Pre-CIP and Post-CIP inspections with QA, supervisor and/or lead.
Performing titrations on chemicals being used and auditing chemical tags on buckets/bottles.
Keeping cleaning supplies (Soil-Off, Eco wipes, San Duo Sanitizer, paper towels, scrub pads, and gloves) labeled and stocked in appropriate areas.
Audit cleaning tools and brushes and replace or clean when needed.
Train others on proper chemical and PPE usage.
Assist and train operators on downline equipment cleaning.
Perform downline equipment inspections and audits for cleanliness and CIL completion.
Coach operators on 5S to keep workstations/areas clean and clutter free.
Ensure that all logs (CIP, MSS, peroxide) are filled out completely and correctly.
Create OPL’s and SOP’s to aid in all cleaning functions.
Operate a floor scrubber.
Ensure that the sanitation room is clean.
Ensure that the Python is clean.
Perform weekly housekeeping plantwide.
CIP validation.
Pest Control.
All other duties, as assigned.