Sanitation Assistant

Deli Star; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Deli Star in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Sanitation Assistant to maintain clean production areas, follow sanitation SOPs, and support safe food processing.

Responsibilities include performing daily cleaning, documenting sanitation activities, and ensuring compliance with GMP, USDA, SQF and FDA standards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand most of the shift, and work in a cold, damp environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years related job experience.
• Experience with sanitation, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to reach, pull, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk or stand majority of shift.
• Must be able to work in a cold, damp to hot, wet, and humid environments.
• Frequent sustained lifting, sometimes overhead.
• Repetitive and/or frequent sustained reaching, twisting, bending, and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation tasks in production of company’s products
• Adhere to facilities “Lock Out Tag Out” policies and utilize safety accessories while cleaning
• Disassemble and organize equipment and tools used on production lines
• Clean and sanitize all areas and equipment used within the facility daily
• Organize building for next day production
• Perform thorough “Post-Op” inspections to help provide a clean environment
• Contribute to the Deli Star facility being clean and sanitary for daily operations
• Ensure all safety procedures are being practiced, correctly and in compliance including PPE, eye protection, Lock out/Tag out, etc.
• Follow effective Food Safety and Quality CAPA as required by SSOPs
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning per approved SSOP, verify any activities completed
• Employee is accountable for completion of any task and verifying documentation
• Perform thorough “Post-Op” inspections and initial documentation
• Contribute to a positive work environment at the Deli Star production facility
• Practice a safety-first approach to all job duties
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice regulations in the manufacturing of all products
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards set by Deli Star, USDA, SQF, and FDA
• Demonstrate adherence to the Deli Star Cultiv8 philosophy
• Treat all co-workers fairly and with respect
• Be a team player and demonstrate excellent communication with the team at all times

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sanitation Assistant

Full Time Manual Labor Saint Louis, MO, US

About Deli Star: Who We Are

Deli Star is a next-generation food manufacturing company with a clear purpose: to nourish life through protein with integrity. We specialize in fresh, sous vide cooked proteins and patented food-safety technologies, serving some of the most trusted brands, and culinary teams across the United States. Our mission is ambitious: to build a world-class fresh sous vide system. We are working towards a future in which safe, nutritious, high-quality protein is fresh and accessible to more people.

We are not a typical food manufacturer. We combine the scientific rigor, quality standards and operational discipline required in food manufacturing with the energy, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset of a growth company. With a team of 150 employees and growing, we are large enough to make a meaningful impact while remaining small enough for talented people to influence how the company evolves.

We are proud of our strong customer partnerships, our rapid growth and our long-term commitment to building an innovative, technology-enabled manufacturing platform.

Our people-first culture is grounded in three core values:Trust, Resilience, and Creativity.

We believe the future belongs to companies that can combine quality, innovation and operational excellence at scale.

We encourage applicants to explore our website to learn more about our story, our culture and our commitment to transforming the future of fresh protein.

Key Purpose

• Perform sanitation tasks in production of company’s products
• Verify Sanitation Documentation
• Chemical Awareness and Safe Practices
• Follow Company Policies and Industry Regulations

Description of Responsibilities and Objectives

• 1. Perform sanitation tasks in production of company’s products
• Adhere to facilities “Lock Out Tag Out” policies and utilize safety accessories while cleaning
• Disassemble and organize equipment and tools used on production lines
• Clean and sanitize all areas and equipment used within the facility daily
• Organize building for next day production
• Perform thorough “Post-Op” inspections to help provide a clean environment
• Contribute to the Deli Star facility being clean and sanitary for daily operations
• Ensure all safety procedures are being practiced, correctly and in compliance including, but not limited to PPE, eye protection, Lock out/Tag out, etc.
• 2. Maintain Sanitation Documentation
• Follow effective Food Safety and Quality CAPA as required by SSOP’s
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning per approved SSOP, verify any activities completed that are listed on documentation
• Employee is accountable for completion of any task and verifying documentation
• Perform thorough “Post-Op” inspections and initial documentation
• 3. Follow Company Policies and Industry Regulations
• Contribute to a positive work environment at the Deli Star production facility
• Practice a safety-first approach to all job duties
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice regulations in the manufacturing of all products
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards set by Deli Star, USDA, SQF, and FDA
• Demonstrate adherence to the Deli Star Cultiv8 philosophy
• Treat all co-workers fairly and with respect
• Be a team player and demonstrate excellent communication with the team at all times

Additional roles and responsibilities

• Support or assist with other personnel in the day to day operations of this company
• Support the quality assurance team to achieve the highest industry standards
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years related job experience
• Experience with sanitation, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to reach, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to walk or stand majority of shift
• Must be able to work in a cold, damp to hot, wet, and humid environments
• Frequent sustained lifting, sometimes overhead
• Repetitive and/or frequent sustained reaching, twisting, bending, and stooping