Production Sanitation Operator - 12-Hour 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

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.