Sanitation Specialist

Mars•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for training, coaching, and assisting with the detailed cleaning of baking equipment and structures in a food manufacturing environment. This role utilizes specialized equipment and techniques to ensure the facility is always audit-ready. The Specialist will act as the on-shift coach and assistant for sanitation events performed by production shifts, which includes breaking down, cleaning, and sanitizing production equipment. Responsibilities also include inspecting equipment, taking necessary swabs, and on non-clean-up days, completing environmental swabs, creating/updating SSOPs, and undertaking special sanitation projects.

Requirements

Proven experience in safely executing sanitation processes on equipment.
Proven experience in safely executing sanitation processes on structures such as walls, floors and drains.
Ability to run sanitation equipment such as a scrubber and a foamer.
Ability to use sanitation chemicals.
Ability to read, understand and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
Ability to train and evaluate those responsible for cleaning.
Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
Basic understanding of sanitation processes and related equipment.
Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to reach and bend over.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to frequently clean equipment floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying.
Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend/twist neck and back; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
Ability to tolerate humid, wet working environments with temperatures up to 70 degrees F.
Ability to be in contact with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to grasp, bend, lift, carry or otherwise move equipment parts within a maximum of 25lbs. on an intermittent basis.
Must be able to scrub equipment using long handled brushes and scrub pads safely sometimes at heights.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Equipment Cleaning Coaching and Assistance
Facility structure cleaning evaluation
Use of highlift
ATP Swabbing
Environmental Swabbing
Help with general sanitation if necessary to complete sanitation events in the required amount of time.
Train and follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Help to coordinate scheduled tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule
Coach and perform assignments in accordance with established GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) policies and procedures.
Coach and perform assignments in accordance with established Safety policies and procedures.
Some additional tasks may be assigned, or some help requested to complete projects on time and distribute regular reports as scheduled.
Participate in ongoing training sessions for Sanitation.
Demonstrate good verbal communication skills.
Familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product.
Follow work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
Complete all facility training.