Sanitation Specialist

Against The Grain Gourmet Foods • Brattleboro, VT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Specialist fully dissembles equipment, thoroughly inspects, and cleans and sanitizes according to our Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). The position has a responsibility role in food safety in the facility as it related to sanitation and requires staying up to date on current industry best practices and safety regulations, ensuring that sanitation practices are strictly adhered to, and ensures the facility is consistently in a sanitary condition prior to production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; 2 or 4 year degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years experience in production or sanitation preferred
• Experience working in the food industry highly preferred
• Must have reliable tranportation
• Must be able and willing to work with meat products including pork

Responsibilities

• Performs dry pick up, equipment breakdown, foaming, COP, and general cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and facilities.
• Follows SSOPs to clean and sanitize all lines, equipment and areas.
• Assist with sanitation verification documentation.
• Handle and store sanitation chemicals in a safe manner according to chemical training and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Follow LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) protocols when cleaning powered equipment.
• Inform maintenance and sanitation leadership of any inspection issues noted during equipment breakdown or during sanitation.
• Maintain safe working conditions during the sanitation shift.
• Ensure plant sanitation practices meet or exceed HACCP and SQF requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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