JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION Sanitation Lead

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The FDA Sanitation Lead is a working Lead, responsible for assisting the sanitation manager in the cleaning

of the FDA processing equipment to manufacture quality product in the FDA processing area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The sanitation Lead, leads and perform in the following requirements:
Manual Cleaning with hand tools. brushes off flour, scrapes dough residue, dry sweeps the flour from the floor and area.
Must be able to work with compressed air and using air wand and ear protection.
Must be able to use vacuums, brushes, brooms, dust pans, scrappers, towels, mop
Able to use mild chemicals (alkaline cleaner and sanitizers, quat, alcohol and PAA).
Must be able of dry scraping and dry cleaning of dough mixers and small kettles
Must be mechanically inclined and able to dismantle machine covers in order to dry clean the flour from hard-to-reach areas on rollers and equipment.
Must perform damp and wet wipe downs of food surface equipment.
Detail wipe clean of doors, food process equipment, electrical panels, windows, storage racking and machines.
Must be able to scrape dough and dry flour from the dough lines from niches, belting and conveying systems
Will sweep floor in the area and in the warehouses, exterior and as well as aisles.
Dry Clean equipment and sanitize.
Dry clean equipment and move these to organize areas clean.
Wash sinks, tools and utensils in the cleaning room by the chemical cage.

Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) in order to wash clean equipment and facility at a microbiological level.
Follow Master Sanitation Schedule of tasks assigned
Must be aware of all lock-out/tag-out procedures used in compliance with Cal-OSHA standards.
Completes chemical training and maintain an understanding of SDS and safety procedures.
Completes cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager or Lead.
Breaks down and dismantles equipment parts, washes these and cleans area.
Uses a sanitizer for wipe downs of equipment and other surfaces
Must be able to scrub clean and follow the 7-Steps of Wet Cleaning.
Adheres to all company GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety policies.
Must wear sanitary lab coats at all times and change these when soiled.
Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GDP, SSOP, Chemical training, non- food contact equipment (schedule training, Safety guidelines/Injury reporting/LOTO.
Filling out documentation for ATP Swabs AS Needed., Titration Log conduct daily per shift, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) updates to the master schedule for the weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly per shift.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prevent cross contamination of product, work-in-progress, raw material, food contact surfaces and food contact packaging during cleaning-sanitation procedures
Assigns and coordinates work assignments of the sanitation Technicians on the FDA area.
Notifies the Supervisor of food safety issues and of safety issues.
Is aware of use of all lock-out/tag-out procedures used in compliance with Cal-OSHA standards.

Completes performs cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager or other supervisors
Under no circumstance is the sanitation Technician allowed to clean bathrooms and or cafeteria when performing the functions in the USDA Rooms or the FDA Lines.
Technician shall use white hoses and used appropriately for cleaning process equipment only.
Assist with plant audits as needed.
Ensure security of all sanitation chemicals located on premises by limiting access and monitoring/preventing leaks, spills, etc.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policy.
Maintain all sanitation related equipment including but not limited to vacuums, cleaning equipment and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Will follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) in order to clean equipment and facility at a microbiological level.
Will improve sanitation processes by reducing use of resources (i.e. water, wastewater, chemicals, labor) whenever possible.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGED, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Able to read and comprehend the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).in English
Able to work well with others in a team environment.
Possess strong attention to detail.
Able to follow directions and instruction.
Able to follow safety procedures

Physical Requirements

The sanitation technician is required to work in an environment that is dusty, and extreme temperature changes, from very cold to room temperature constantly.
Required to work in dirty, dusty, flour, wet, slippery and soiled environment constantly.
Will work high noise level constantly.
Will work with and use corrosive alkaline chlorinated chemicals, acids, quaternary ammonia, alcohol, peracetic acid and ethanol sanitizers constantly.
Lift to 50 lbs. throughout the shift occasionally.
Standing or walking through the entire shift constantly.
Bending and stooping constantly
Pushing and pulling occasionally.
Climbing ladders and stairways constantly.
Will operate wet and pneumatic cleaning equipment, safely and efficiently. constantly
Work in confined spaces occasionally.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s and SQF requirements.
Adheres to all federal, state and county regulatory requirements.
Adheres to all federal, state and county labor laws.
Adheres to all food industry requirements on Organic and conventional
Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Production Manager or Supervisor, Q.A. Department or Management.
Attends Food Safety/Quality training sessions

SKILLS REQUIRED

Highly motivated person who is able to multi-task and handle a high volume of work with accuracy in a fast paced and changing environment.
Requires a general knowledge of manufacturing methods and equipment
Ability to be an independent thinker and find solutions to problems.
Team oriented with good people and customer service skills.
Flexible with working hours.
The Lead is required to work weekends.
Must be able to lift heavy objects
Language needed- must be able to speak, read and write English-
Bilingual English & Spanish preferred but not required.

MISCELLANEOUS

This job description does not list all the job duties of this position. Duties listed are subject to change based on business and/or management needs. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This position will report to the Sanitation Manager. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.