Sanitation Technician (12 Hour Nights – Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Coopersville, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician monitors plant-wide sanitation areas and provides direction to operators performing sanitation responsibilities. The role establishes and implements sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), audits their consistent application, assists with sanitation initiatives and testing, resolves audit findings, and implements improvements throughout processing. The technician is also a key member of cross-functional facility self-inspections, assessing risks based on food safety, public health principles, and customer requirements. The position works closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure appropriate sanitation programs are used. It involves understanding and troubleshooting automated CIP systems, supporting sanitation verification and validation, maintaining cleaning schedules and sanitation records, monitoring CIP trends, and coordinating with suppliers to address challenges and identify effective technologies. The technician also helps develop and deliver sanitation training for plant employees. This is a 12-hour night-shift position in Coopersville, Michigan, working 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Team members work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A $2-per-hour night-shift differential applies. The role is non-exempt, reports to the Sanitation Supervisor, requires no travel, and is eligible for a bonus.

Requirements

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Knowledge of sanitary CIP system design, operation, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of chemical dosing systems.
Ability to examine and adjust to changes in operations and procedures.
Understanding of and ability to apply basic microbiological principles.
Basic understanding of dairy and 3A design standards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push, pull, and bend.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevations.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and administer company policies and procedures.
Establish and implement SSOPs for processes, and conduct audits to ensure consistent application and execution of SSOPs and related sanitation practices.
With direction from the Sanitation Supervisor, support initiatives by collecting and testing samples, monitoring washes, and collecting data.
Review and resolve audit findings and implement sustainable improvements throughout processing.
Participate in cross-functional facility self-inspections, assessing risks based on food safety, public health principles, and customer requirements.
Lead initiatives to reduce chemical usage, streamline processes, and improve wash effectiveness.
Work with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure appropriate sanitation programs are used.
Understand automated CIP systems and work with the plant support team to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues.
Assist with sanitation verification and validation tasks and requirements.
Maintain and update the master cleaning schedule, titration log, and related sanitation paperwork.
Monitor CIP trends and develop corrective actions as needed.
Stay current with SDS protocols and industry standards.
Engage chemical and equipment suppliers to troubleshoot sanitation challenges and identify technologies and methods that improve sanitation effectiveness.
Assist with developing and implementing sanitation-related training for plant employees.
Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
Observe and comply with the color-coded container policy in Production Areas.
Perform duties necessary to meet company, customer, and government requirements and standards.
Initiate actions to prevent food safety or quality nonconformities; identify and record related problems; and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until deficiencies are corrected.
Allow another employee with the same skill level to assume duties and responsibilities when absent.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
Supplemental health plans, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
Parental support and family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
Wellness reimbursement up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing and work-life support.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Employer HSA funding for HDHP participants.
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and student loan repayment of $200 per month.
Learning and development programs.
Rewards and recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.
Eligible for a bonus.
Night-shift differential of $2 per hour.