DESCRIPTION:

Clean and sanitize the production department and the production equipment utilized during the production day following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). Following the Master Cleaning Schedule, perform routine cleaning of the production room. To ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlay’s mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Clean and sanitize the production line fillers, tanks, kettles, pumps, and product hoses utilized during the production day as outlined in the SSOPs.
• Perform routine cleaning of the building as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Complete all necessary documentation paperwork.
• Sanitize raw ingredient storage containers.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• Performance to Schedule.
• Performance to Health and Safety Standards.
• Safety and Monthly inspections results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of food plant sanitizing or related services.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written.
• Quality and Safety conscience.
• Able to follow policies and procedures.
• Positive attitude, team player, and work independently.
• Able to work overtime as needed without notice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or GED

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Wet, Humid, and Hot environment.
• Ability to relocate, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders, stand, bend and stretch for the entire shift.
• Fast paced environment.
• Must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

QUALITY STATEMENT:

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.