Sanitation Coordinator - 2nd Shift West Main

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates sanitation activities in all areas of the creamery
• Serves as an example for Team Members in all areas of performance, including attendance.
• Ensures team members are following and personally comply with all company policies, procedures, and programs, including Safety, Quality, HACCP and GMP’s.
• Accountable to Total Sanitation Time in order to meet production plans and Plant start-up.
• Establishes, authors, reviews, and updates sanitation work instructions and ensures consistent and proper procedures are followed.
• Trains Team Members on proper sanitation processes and procedures, including but not limited to: CIP systems, manual cleaning and sanitation equipment functioning and troubleshooting.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains CIP systems throughout the plant.
• Performs equipment and CIP system inspections. Devises action plans, takes necessary corrective action, and follows up within a timely fashion.
• Assists with the cleaning of all related cheese make, intake, whey plant and related equipment and facilities according to the master sanitation schedule. This includes but is not limited to: vats, tables, fines saver, block-forming towers, RO, Polisher, Separators, HTST, Tanks, and Silos.
• Performs testing, interprets and records results for sanitation validation.
• ATP testing, post Sanitation Swabbing
• Maintains chemical inventory and places requisitions for sanitation chemicals and supplies.
• Works closely with chemical vendors to ensure proper sanitation, monitoring, and maintenance of chemical equipment.
• Maintains, monitors, and documents master cleaning schedules and gasket changing programs across the Facility.
• Maintains proper documentation of sanitation activity, as well as filing this documentation.
• Coordinates, monitors, and assigns manufacturing plant environment sanitation.
• Coordinates with the Maintenance team for repair of sanitation and cheese making equipment.
• Collaborates with the Manufacturing Team and ensures team members are meeting expectations regarding compliance to all product specifications.
• Completes and verifies all documentation associated with essential job functions.
• Communicates sanitation challenges and Sanitation changes with Team members and ensures completion of Sanitation schedule.
• Communicates schedule changes and/or schedule opportunities to production Supervisor.
• Leads and implements Safety, Quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate as a member of HACCP, Food Defense and Safety teams.
• Optimizes manual and CIP sanitation to minimize chemical and water use.
• Assists in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving sanitation issues.
• Serves as backup for Production supervisors.
• Provides support and is trained in other production areas as needed.
• Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action.
• Backup Provision: In the absence of the Sanitation Coordinator, the Production Supervisor will fulfill the food safety responsibilities of the Sanitation Coordinator.
  
  

Qualifications

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

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school degree or equivalent (GED), required. Associate degree, preferred.

2-3 years’ experience in sanitation and/or food manufacturing. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of various computer software system including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and automated equipment
• Analytical Draws conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way
• Articulate Speaks or writes with ease, clarity, and impact.
• Decisive Acts quickly, confidently and with determination.
• Detail-oriented Shows rigorous and meticulous attention to detail.
• Information Seeker Investigates thoroughly to get relevant information.
• Organized Works and thinks in a methodical and orderly way.
• Problem Solver Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems.
• Adaptable Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances.
• Collaborative Partners with others to realize better results.
• Develops Others Coaches or instructs others to improve their performance.
• Independent Functions effectively without assistance or direction from others
• Self-confident Believes strongly in own judgment, abilities, or skills.
• Team player Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Continuous Learner Driven to learn and stay current professionally.
• Goal-oriented Concentrates on accomplishing specific objectives.
• Initiative Acts proactively to achieve results.
• Quality Commitment Believes in and works to achieve the highest standards.
• Resourceful Finds alternative solutions to overcome problems or limitations.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• HACCP Training and Certification
• PCQI Certification
• SQF Practitioner
• Cleaning and Sanitation Training via UW Madison Short Course or Chemical Supplier
• Pasteurizer License
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member regularly is required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, talk and communicate with other Team Members. The Team Member must be able to regularly lift up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to a variety of weather conditions including outside weather, extreme, non-weather-related heat and extreme, non-weather-related cold. Furthermore, the Team Member will regularly work in confined and/or restrictive work areas and work with hazards which include moving mechanical parts on pumps or valves. They will also work with and handle chemicals as a part of this job. Ear protection is required.

Flexibility in Scheduling dependent on Sanitation Schedule. Occasional overtime may be required. Weekend Coverage required based on Plant Weekend Coverage Schedule.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with

a computer, calculator, fax, copier, chemical testing kits, thermometer, recording charts, CIP systems, pH meter, utensils, steam hose/water mixer and scale.

Ppe Required

Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes: face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes. See Chemical Hygiene Plan for details.

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