Sanitation Specialist (Days)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

1d•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 various cleaning and maintenance tasks for different production lines and areas.

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.

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.
Perform titrations on chemicals being used and auditing chemical tags on buckets/bottles.
Keep 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.
Adhere to all plant safety rules.
Report all near misses and accidents to the Production Supervisor or HR representative.
Serve an active role in the plant safety programs, by participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Management team.
Adhere to all Quality Assurance System guidelines.
Follow SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and SSOP’s (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) to adjust, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality aseptic products.
Responsible for compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs.
Identify all critical control points understanding their functions as it relates to the mixing and processing area.
Accurately prepare and maintain all area documentation.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Assist all areas of the plant with general housekeeping.
Cooperate with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors.
Ensure effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occur for each scheduled shift.
Maintain effective communication with members of the support group and all other departments.
Be professional and respectful when communicating across all departments using handheld radios.
Promote and contribute to the development of a strong team.
Work among coworkers as a team.
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team.
Continuously improve knowledge of the production areas.
Become familiar with SunOpta 360.
Complete and adhere to the annual alchemy schedule.
Complete Better Process Control School.