What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitarian Lead position at Latitude 36 Foods?
Job Details
Description
USDA Sanitarian Lead
Reports To: USDA Supervisor/Manager Department: Sanitation
Location: West Chester, OH Position Type: Full Time
Shift: 3rd shift Rate: Hourly
Classification: Non-Exempt
Additional Compensation Benefits
Description
USDA Sanitarian Lead
Reports To: USDA Supervisor/Manager Department: Sanitation
Location: West Chester, OH Position Type: Full Time
Shift: 3rd shift Rate: Hourly
Classification: Non-Exempt
Additional Compensation Benefits
- Cold Differential: $0.50/hr while working in USDA coolers.
- Shift Differential: $0.50/hr. while working on 3RD shift.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math functions.
- Ability to understand work processes, methods and use of equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical mixing process.
- Ability to lead others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills.
- USDA Inspection experience.
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
- USDA Sanitation experience, at least 1 full year, in manufacturing setting.
- Lead and support sanitation team members to ensure work is completed safely “Safety First, on time, and to standard.
- Abide by and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ensure all safety rules, SSOPs, and sanitation procedures are followed at all times.
- Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of the USDA room, equipment, and other assigned facility areas.
- Perform sanitation duties as set forth in Latitude 36 Foods SSOP’s and in compliance with USDA/FDA regulations and guidelines.
- Follow guidelines as set forth by Supervisor and the Manufacturer for use of cleaning equipment when performing your duties
- Test and record sanitizer strength on the log sheet outside of the room.
- Detecting and eliminating residue can affect the safety and quality of the product.
- Ability to follow lockout/tagout procedures to guarantee equipment remains turned off during cleaning labor to follow safety precaution.
- Report any mechanical problems to the supervisor.
- Verify chemical mixing, chemical concentrations, and proper use of cleaning materials.
- Ensures daily documentation paperwork is completed properly, reviewed and submitted on time.
- Ensures that production area is always “audit ready”.
- Communicate sanitation updates, revisions, and food safety requirements sanitation crew. Help monitor attendance, and other assigned personnel-related tasks.
- Assist with training new hires and support ongoing team development.
- Complete all annual training for the sanitation team.
- Maintain strong communication across departments to support production and sanitation needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Work area temperatures are between 34- and 40-degrees Fahrenheit.
- Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions during sanitation.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting, climbing and moving heavy items.
- Ability to work with cleaning materials, chemicals and sanitation equipment.
- Normal visual and hearing acuity required.