Technical Writer & Trainer KanPak

Position: Technical Writer & Trainer | Days | KanPak

Description

Technical Writer & Trainer – Kan Pak® Penn Yan, NY

Welcome to Kan Pak® in Penn Yan, New York – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!
Kan Pak® is a global leader in aseptic beverage, yogurt, and dessert manufacturing. With state‑of‑the‑art processing technology and a commitment to high-quality products, we proudly support customers around the world with safe, consistent, and innovative solutions.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer & Trainer to support and oversee sanitation operations within our facility. This role is responsible for ensuring a clean, food‑safe environment, maintaining documentation accuracy, training sanitation staff, and upholding all regulatory, customer, and company standards.Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule Options:
You may choose between:

• 4 x 10‑hour days (Sunday – Wednesday)
• 5 x 8‑hour days (Sunday – Thursday)

Final hours will be discussed during the interview process.BENEFITS
At Kan Pak, a Golden State Foods company, we are committed to supporting your well‑being and career development through:

• Paid time off (holiday, bereavement, jury duty, and other eligible leave)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability, Life, Accident & Legal insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education reimbursement and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary
The Technical Writer & trainer is responsible for all activities related to maintaining a clean, food‑safe environment throughout the facility and surrounding areas. This role enforces GMPs, safety rules, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will complete and validate documentation, create and maintain SSOPs, train sanitation associates, and coordinate daily sanitation priorities.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSanitation Operations

• Coordinate sanitation activities to meet objectives for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Enforce company policies, GMPs, food safety rules, and safety regulations.
• Support state, federal, and customer inspection readiness.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness via visual inspections, ATP, microbial, and allergen testing.
• Verify proper chemical usage and concentration for all sanitation processes.
• Ensure minimal downtime related to sanitation or pre‑operational inspections.
• Complete and review sanitation documentation accurately and on time.
• Validate and maintain equipment cleaning SSOPs.
• Oversee disassembly, cleaning, and sanitizing of processing equipment, storage areas, and line changeovers.
• Communicate issues, risks, or concerns with leadership and collaborate on resolutions.
• Properly use and demonstrate correct PPE related to chemical handling.
• Monitor facility chemical inventory and move chemicals throughout the Penn Yan location as needed.
• Perform sanitation-related special assignments as required.

Leadership & Training

• Prioritize and assign daily sanitation tasks to the sanitation team.
• Align with sanitation leadership on team direction, goals, and KPIs.
• Train new and existing sanitation associates on SSOPs, procedures, documentation, and safe chemical handling.
• Influence and motivate cross‑functional teams to support sanitation and food safety programs.

Equipment & Tools

• Must be willing to learn to operate a forklift and scissor lift.

Social Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Kan Pak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health & Safety regulations.
• Act according to Kan Pak’s Creed & Values.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years of sanitation experience (preferred, not required)
• High school diploma required;
  Associate Degree in a related field preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to read P&IDs and blueprints
• Advanced computer skills

Competencies / Job Skills

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Effective time management for self and team
• Clear written & verbal communication
• Strong research skills for creating accurate SSOPs and documentation
• Adaptability to different communication and…