Sanitation Specialist - 1st Shift

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The Sanitation Specialist is essential to the manufacturing process. They operate, clean, and maintain automated production machinery and execute specific cleaning tasks such as overhead pipes, ceiling trusses, storage racks, and production lines. They must understand and comply with all GMP, company rules, safety protocols, and sanitation guidelines and perform to Albanese food safety standards under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor/Manager.

The Sanitation Specialist supports production teams by creating and maintaining a sanitary GMP manufacturing environment. They work with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure food safety and sanitation practices are at the highest standards plantwide.

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• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Use PPE when handling chemicals and understand proper titrations of approved chemicals.
• Sanitize equipment and utensils using water pressure hose and chemicals.
• Perform and document sanitation duties as outlined by Master Sanitation checklists.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance on cleaning procedures and projects.
• Operate Power Scrubbers, PIT equipment, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Clean all production equipment; disassemble, assemble, rinse, foam, scrub, sanitize, and inspect.
• Work at heights for ceiling and overhead structure cleaning.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, and perform long periods of standing and short periods of bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting.
• Assist with recycling disposal and general waste management.
• Follow Standard Sanitation Operating Procedure (SSOP) and maintain updates.
• Respond to radio calls for cleanup assistance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing sanitation is necessary.
• Motivated self-starter willing to share ideas and driven to complete the cleaning process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Basic computer skills and time management assertiveness.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, push, pull, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk long distances and use stairs.
• Able to wear PPE when handling chemicals and withstand getting wet from washing machinery.
• Must speak, read, and write in English.
• Regular and timely attendance.

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.