Sanitation Team Lead

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead based out of our Humboldt facility. The Sanitation Team Lead works with personnel responsible for cleaning and sanitizing multiple lines of equipment throughout the facility. The Sanitation Team Lead will focus on getting production lines clean and ready for start-up as well as address any GMP compliance issues that may arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and other SOP’s
• Assemble/Disassemble equipment, clean and sanitize work areas
• Set up equipment for inspection and start up
• Safe operation of chemicals and high-pressure hoses
• Ongoing Chemical training (Silliker Labs, R-Tech, Ecolab, MVTL)
• Learn and Operate CIP/COP sanitation systems
• Become fully knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
• Become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks
• Learn ROSS systems
• Manage multiple sanitation assignments with ability to meet critical deadlines
• Train, Coach and Mentor members of the sanitation team
• Work in a safe and proficient manner
• Availability at non-regular shift times due to urgent sanitation need
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous Food Production Sanitation and/or Lead experience is a plus
• Previous experience with Safety, GMP, other Quality guidelines is a plus
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and HMI systems
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Must maintain highest quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs

Schedule:

• Night Shift 10:00pm to 6:00am Thursday – Monday, other days as needed
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron’s milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.

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