Operator - Sanitation (Production) - Day Shift

Freshpet; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking an Operator – Sanitation (Production) for a Day Shift. The role covers disinfecting surfaces and sanitation of all production equipment along the assembly line to minimize waste and ensure food safety.

Responsibilities include disassembling and cleaning equipment, coordinating with QA, and enforcing SOP/SSOP and HACCP standards while working a 12-hour rotating schedule in a cold, wet environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, and endure standing/walking/bending on a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas.
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage.
• Work with QA on pre-op inspections.
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production.
• Remove waste and debris.
• Assist with weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program.
• Assist with startup and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment.
• Follow SOPs and SSOPs.
• Ensure GMPs and HACCP compliance by self and others.
• Follow safety procedures with lockout/tagout and exposure to hot equipment/cleaning chemicals.
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production.
• Work in cold/wet environment (~40°F).
• Work 12-hour shifts on rotating 7-day schedule.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Reading procedures

Lifting heavy objects

Manufacturing experience

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operator – Sanitation (Production) Day Shift

This position works a Monday – Thursday work week

This position works a 12-hour shift: 5:15 am – 5:30 pm

The pay rate for this position is: $25.67 per hour

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Sanitation Operator will be responsible for disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensuring that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
• Work with the QA department on pre-op inspections
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production
• Remove waste and debris
• Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program
• Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs
• Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
• Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40°F)
• Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.