Lead- Sanitation

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. seeks a sanitation lead to manage cleaning of the Memphis production facility and equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines.

The role requires 2+ years in food sanitation, high school diploma, and the ability to train staff in safety practices; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Willingness to work in a refrigerated plant environment with variable conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sanitation experience in the food industry preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the production facility and equipment according to food safety guidelines.
• Dismantles and reassembles production equipment for cleaning.
• Instructs and coaches employees to properly use protective equipment.
• Labels and maintains all chemicals.
• Trains all employees in good safety and health practices.
• Checks that all machines are clear before production begins.
• Relieves the Sanitation Supervisor when not present.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Summary

Lead the cleaning and sanitizing of the production facility and equipment used in production.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser’s care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the production facility and equipment according to food safety guidelines.
• Dismantles and reassembles production equipment for cleaning.
• Instructs and coaches employees to properly use protective equipment.
• Labels and maintains all chemicals.
• Trains all employees in good safety and health practices.
• Checks that all machines are clear before production begins.
• Relieves the Sanitation Supervisor when he/she is not present.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

• 2+ years Sanitation experience in the Food Industry is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous material and waste.
• Frequent lifting, kneeling, and bending with items up to 80 lbs. is required.
• Repetitive hand, wrist and finger activities.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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