Food Processing Sanitation Lead (Overnight)

GoodHeart Brand Foods

San Antonio, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CIP (Clean-in-Place), Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, English Language, Establish Priorities, FDA Requirements, Food Microbiology, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Operations Processes, Pathogens, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Total Productive Maintenance, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Summary
The Sanitation Shift Lead will assist the Sanitation Manager plan, organize, execute, train, and monitor plant sanitation crew, processes, and methods and ensure that all GMPs, safety and company policies are enforced.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic plant wide cleaning and sanitation activity.
  • Assist Sanitation Manager in executing plant master cleaning schedule, by following the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per USDA regulations and established company procedures.
  • Work with management for constant improvement of sanitation processes.
  • Assist Sanitation Manager to conduct periodic plant inspections and audits, tracking progress of corrective actions.
  • Responsible for reporting any food safety issues to supervision.
  • Must have the ability to work around & clean a variety of ingredients, including allergens.
  • This position is also called upon to perform other duties not specifically outlined in this posting.
  • Reliable and regular transportation and attendance.
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Prior experience in food manufacturing highly preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge in food sanitation operations, procedures, chemicals and program standards, preferably in a general food or manufacturing industry.
  • Complete understanding of Food Safety Guidelines/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures
  • Complete understanding of HACCP Plans
  • Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA)
  • Understanding of Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out Place (COP) systems
  • Familiar with Fundamentals of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Minimum of 1 year related experience
Skills and Abilities
  • A working knowledge of food technology, food science, microbiology or chemistry preferred.
  • Understanding of pathogens and other food contaminants.
  • Understanding of modes of control of various sanitation chemicals and physical cleaning.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak fluent English; multi-lingual Spanish, Burmese, Swahili, Pashto, strongly preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Ability to read measurements
  • Microbial knowledge is recommended
  • Must be able to work in a facility that processes food allergens.
Working Environment and Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers; handle; and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to wear approved PPE as specified by GMP standards. The employees are regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places; extreme heat and cold. While employee is performing regular duties they are also exposed to possible risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About the Company

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GoodHeart Brand Foods