What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead - Sanitation - 2nd shift position at Flagstone Foods?
Flagstone Foods:
At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. It shows up every day in how we work —by looking out for one another, taking pride in what we produce, and doing the job right.
We’re one of North America’s largest manufacturers of snack nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with plants in Robersonville, NC; El Paso, TX; and Dothan, AL, and a headquarters in Minneapolis. Our teams keep our lines running, our food safe, and our quality high.
We’re growing and adding to our team. We’re looking for reliable, dedicated people who value teamwork, safety, and consistency. If you want work you can take pride in, a supportive team, and a company that respects the people on the floor, you may find your home at Flagstone Foods.
POSITION: Lead Sanitation - 2nd Shift
Position Summary
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
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Complete all cleaning tasks per SSOPs.
• Complete MSS projects, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for the team completion.
• Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper swabbing.
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are clean; update MSS as needed.
• Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs.
• 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 SSOPs as needed.
• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner.
• Work with Quality Assurance on environmental issues in the plant.
• Assist with third party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance.
• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues.
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personal.
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Education/Experience)
• 5 years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning.
• HACCP certification preferred; if not, willing to become HACCP certified.
• Previous experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps.
• Advanced knowledge of the top-down washing sequence for proper food safety.
• Advanced knowledge of chemical usage for sanitation and titrations; proper chemical inventory and organization of SDS/chemical book.
• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout program and proper usage.
Physical Requirements
This role has certain physical demands outlined in the Essential Functions section, which reflect what’s needed to successfully perform the job. You may be asked to assist with other tasks as needed, and job duties may change over time. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, when needed, to help individuals with disabilities perform these essential functions. While performing these duties, employees are expected to:
- Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
- Be independently mobile.
- Use a computer andkeyboard.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
- Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.
FLSA Designation: This position is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime.
Work Location: Robersonville, NC
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
At Flagstone Foods, we take care of our team. You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life and disability coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, giving you peace of mind while you focus on the work you take pride in. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
2nd shift is 5:00pm-3:00am, must be flexible on days worked.