• Sanitation Lead

    Rise Baking Company (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Purpose

     

    Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

    Essential Functions

    + Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to complete work effectively and on time

    + Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed

    + Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor

    + Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)

    + Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)

    + Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required

    + Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’s end, and review and audit MSS

    + Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing

    + Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are cleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS

    + Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs

    + Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP

    + Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation

    + Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed

    + Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner

    + Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant

    + Assist with third party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections

    + Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance for department

    + Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department

    + Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel

    + Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

    + Perform other job-related duties as assigned

     

    Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

     

    + 5+ years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning for MSS completion and upcoming audits; previous experience with 3rd party audits

    + PCQI trained; if not, willing to complete training

    + HACCP certification preferred; if not, willing to complete training

    + GFSI audit experience

    + Sanitation training from a reputable establishment (e.g., Ecolab)

    + Knowledge of common facility pathogens: Listeria, Salmonella, etc.

    + Certified to operate a skyjack and drive a forklift

    + Proven experience in a leadership/supervisory role

    + Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps

     

    3rd Shift: Tuesday - Saturday (10:00pm - 6:30am)