Sanitation Specialist

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours • Pennsylvania, PA

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About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of all production areas, as well as maintaining the surrounding grounds and facilities. This position plays a vital role in supporting a robust food safety program. In addition to routine sanitation activities, the Specialist actively contributes to preventing unsanitary conditions and promoting a safe, compliant work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing quality functions, including Sanitation, QC, and QA.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, FSMA, and industry standards, with a willingness to learn all applicable food safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of sanitation practices, including MSS, CIP, and SSOPs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to support AM/PM shifts for trainings and trials.
• Experience with 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all daily sanitation activities within the processing plant and surrounding grounds.
• Develop, implement, validate, and maintain sanitation procedures, SSOPs, SOPs, and related programs.
• Conduct and oversee Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) swabbing and assist in investigations of EMP failures.
• Facilitate and support corrective actions related to sanitation and pest prevention in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide initial and annual training on proper sanitation practices and conduct monthly SSOP training sessions.
• Inspect the facility weekly and perform daily zonal inspections to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation equipment, chemicals, tools, PPE, and supply inventory to meet operational needs.
• Interact with third-party auditors and develop action plans to address audit findings and ensure food safety compliance.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees