Sanitation Operator

About Rite Stuff Foods

Rite Stuff Foods has seen tremendous growth in the frozen appetizer and specialty potato product industry in the United States. We offer a growing range of appetizers which include twice baked potatoes, potato skins, battered and breaded wedges, fried and filled skins, breakfast bites, extruded products, cheese sticks and other assorted battered and breaded vegetables.

Sanitation Operator

Location:

Jerome, Idaho

Date:
September 2024

The Sanitation Operator will perform and oversee a variety of facility and equipment sanitation’s. Work requires independent initiative, knowledge of good manufacturing practices, and experience in working with cleaning chemicals. They will establish proficiency in one of the four production departments with cleaning skills in accordance with daily MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) and display proficiencies relating to Standard Operating Procedures in assigned department.

They will ensure that safety, quality, production and cost KPI’s are achieved.

FLSA

Purpose:

Non-Exempt

Compensation:
Based off Education and Experience

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Maintain good attendance to ensure high performance.
• Have experience with a food processing sanitation program.
• Understand the safety measures necessary for all equipment operation and cleaning.
• Understand how to contact external support needed for all issues that arise.
• Demonstrate the ability to work from verbal instructions and manuals for cleaning procedures.
• Inspect and maintain overall cleanliness of the building.
• Manage scheduled work list to maintain timely completion of all cleaning projects.
• Plan, track, and monitor all master sanitation activities on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain records of cleaning for all food contact equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Manage cleaning tools and chemicals in the facility and ensure they are kept and returned to the right place.
• Manage cleaning tools and chemicals in the facility and ensure all quantities are at an adequate level.
• Understand the Food Safety Management Plan and ensure all quality measures are met and issues are eliminated.
• Understand the contents of Dot’s Safety Program and ensure all measures are met and any hazards are eliminated
• Complete all training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of food safety and food security guidelines including good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions
• Thorough knowledge of the cleaning and sanitation methods and equipment used
• Computer literate
• Keep and maintain various records
• Ability to diagnose problems, plan and organize appropriate corrective action
• Ability to exercise independent initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other company employees
• Ability to understand and follow MSDS sheets and chemical labels
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Must have good job performance and attendance records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Schedule:

35 to 40 hours a week

Languages:

Proficient in English and Spanish preferred

• Recognition And Reward
• Inclusive And Diverse Culture
• Career Development and Progression
• Work With the Most Innovative Technologies

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision Insurance
• 6 Paid Holidays

Work Location:

In-Person, Full Time

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties, which may be assigned by the manager of this position.

EEOC Statement:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Rite Stuff Foods will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Rite Stuff Foods does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation; gender identity; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), and genetic information (including family medical history).

Production

Full Time

US-Jerome Idaho