Sanitation Lead - 2nd Shift

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Location:

Robersonville, NC

Flagstone Foods is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of snack nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with plants in Robersonville, NC;
El Paso, TX; and Dothan, AL, and a headquarters in Minneapolis.

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA, and OSHA regulations.

• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Complete all cleaning tasks per SSOPs.
• Complete MSS projects, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for the team completion.
• Perform pre‑ops on machines and train on proper pre‑op inspections and proper swabbing.
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are clean; update MSS as needed.
• Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs.
• Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation.
• Write SSOPs for new equipment; update SSOPs as needed.
• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner.
• Work with Quality Assurance on environmental issues in the plant.
• Assist with third‑party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance.
• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues.
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• 5+ years working in a food plant as a sanitizer cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning.
• HACCP certification preferred; if not, willing to become HACCP certified.
• Previous experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of pre‑rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps.
• Advanced knowledge of the top‑down washing sequence for proper food safety.
• Advanced knowledge of chemical usage for sanitation and titrations; proper chemical inventory and organization of SDS/chemical book.
• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout program and proper usage.

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

This position is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime.

At Flagstone Foods, we take care of our team. You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company‑paid life and disability coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Shift time: 2nd shift is 5:00pm-3:00am; must be flexible on days worked.