Trainer Sanitation

The Sanitation Trainer is responsible for all aspects of externally sanitizing all production equipment, tools, and work areas, as well as the cleanliness of the entire plant according to a set schedule ensuring GMP and quality standards are met to maintain an efficient flow of the production process. The trainer will educate new employees to follow GMPs, operate at a level suitable of meeting FSQA standards.

The trainer will ensure that safe work practices are enforced and that all Food Safety Standards are met throughout the site with the objective of minimizing pre-operational deficiencies, reducing product loss, downtime, and optimization of water and compressed air usage.

Include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and clean all work areas throughout the entire plant.
• Remove excess products from the floor and dispose of them properly.
• Perform all functions of sanitation, including product removal, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping, and detail cleaning.
• Obtain and apply the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solution to all food and non-food contact surfaces, scrub surfaces, and parts.
• Remove condensation from production equipment.
• Various other sanitation duties as assigned by the Sanitation Manager and/or the Supervisor.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Inform management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which have become non-compliant with specified requirements.
• The effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitation process and other pre-requisite programs, including, but not limited to:
• Performance during dry pick-up conducted by operations and/or the cleaning company.
• Progress of daily and non-daily cleaning scheduled tasks.
• Correct application of chemicals through titration testing, drain baskets management, and water house usage.
• Verification of cleaning efficiency with ATP swabs and implementation of corrective actions.
• Verification of sanitation efficiency with Environmental Pre-Operational swab results and implementation of corrective actions.
• Responsible for monitoring and verifying the adequate implementation of cleaning and sanitation activities to support the pre-requisite programs (Allergen Control, Pest Control, Chemical Control, Glass, and Brittle, etc.)
• Pre-Operational deficiencies identified by the QA department.
• Trains new hires and ensures proper usage of chemicals, tools, PPE, etc.
• Available for questions Sanitation Technicians may have.
• Other duties or projects may be assigned by supervisors, managers, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write effective reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and employees at all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to influence and persuade others.

Must have a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, troubleshoot deficiencies, and correct concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion.

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred.

Basic math skills.

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions provided in team…