Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician

From humble beginnings, one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&S's history with the new age of artisan craft, creating a one-of-a-kind brand and experience, giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it, touch it, and taste it, to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors, we're dedicated to you and your "Kneads," whether that's a coffee to go, or meeting with colleagues, we are here to provide a space of comfort, a space that can unleash your creativity, and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

• Keep all equipment and facilities available for use with maximum uptime.
• Work closely with production team to make sure their needs and the needs of customers are met.
• Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to sanitation and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage and enforce all safety programs and related training, including chemical handling.
• Plans and manages a master sanitation schedule in accordance with governmental, Company, and customer standards utilizing industry best-practices to include all internal and external systems and areas.
• Schedule, assign, continuously improve, and follow up on all sanitation tasks.
• Utilize CMMS (Limble) software for universal asset management.
• Knowledge in SQF, PCQI, GFSI, BRC, OSHA, FDA and USDA.
• Work with maintenance and operations to make sure scheduled shutdowns are effective for all departments.
• Organize and maintain inventories of chemicals, tools, and supplies.
• Manage all sanitation purchasing and contractors.
• Formulates chemical concentrations such as general cleaner and sanitizers.
• Plans and manages insect/pest control program with support from outside agencies.
• Manages facility waste, edible waste, oil waste, and recycling programs.
• Develops and maintains applicable records (EPA, etc.).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Responsible for hiring and training sanitation technicians on multiple shifts.
• Work with sanitation personnel individually to help them learn, improve, and grow in their careers.
• Facilitate training programs for all sanitation employees.
• Participation in staff meetings, operations shift meetings, as well as safety and food safety meetings and inspections may be required.
• Must be willing and able to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Other related duties as assigned.

· Minimum of six years' experience in sanitation and/or maintenance and in leadership roles. Food industry experience is preferred:
Bakery, kitchen, and facility management.

· Must possess strong people-focused leadership qualities, with previous successful leadership and management experience.

· Eager to learn and continuously improve.

· High school diploma or equivalent. College degree, college-level coursework, technical and continuing education encouraged.

· Maintain Food Service Manager Certification through Baltimore city and other licenses as required by the State, County, City or industry.

· Proficiency in office software, CMMS (Limble).

· Strong mechanical skills, aptitude, and troubleshooting ability.

· Demonstrated knowledge in pest control and other food manufacturing facility requirements.

Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments. Physically capable of moving to all areas of the facility. Must be capable of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling as required in a production operation. Able to climb ladders, crawl under equipment and work in tight spaces