Sanitation Specialist

Prime-Beverage-Group-LLC; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Beverage Group in Kannapolis, NC, is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Specialist. You will ensure equipment cleaning and sanitization per internal and client specifications, monitor CIP/COP processes, and verify chemical concentrations.

The role reports to the Sanitation Supervisor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in manufacturing, basic GMP knowledge, and proficiency with PLCs and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HAACP or food safety training a plus.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Basic understanding of GMP and sanitation principles.
• Ability to operate a PLC and use Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety by cleaning and sanitizing per schedule.
• Coordinate CIP/COP across departments to minimize disruption.
• Monitor COP activities and provide coaching as needed.
• Record CIP parameters: time, temperature, flow, chem concentrations.
• Escalate downtime during COP and CIP processes.
• Titrate and verify foamer chemical concentrations; report out-of-specs.
• Titrate sanitizer concentrations in Blending room; report OOS.
• Check CIP skid chemical levels and notify supervisor if low.
• Perform floor cleaning when rinse-free periods occur.
• Assist housekeeping with pasteurizer tasks and record results.
• Handle hazardous chemicals safely; follow GMP and SOPs.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Instrument reading

Education

HAACP training

Manufacturing exp 2-4 yrs

Tools

PLC

Excel

Job description

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Sanitation Specialist

Quality Kannapolis Full Time Kannapolis, Concord, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1070

Position Summary

Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Sanitation Specialist. The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that process equipment is cleaned and sanitized in compliance with internal and client specifications. They monitor clean in place (CIP) and clean out of place (COP) processes, ensure chemical concentrations are within specification, record critical process parameters, and coordinate CIPs across departments. This position reports directly to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is maintained by confirming that equipment is cleaned and sanitized with the appropriate process based on product matrix and defined cleaning schedule.
• Coordinate with Operations and Blending to ensure equipment cleaning occurs on defined schedule with minimal disruptions to production. Coordinate with Quality Control Lab to inspect equipment after COP and CIP processes.
• Monitor COP activities alongside Operations and provide coaching as needed. Use COP tanks to clean removable parts when requested.
• Monitor, measure, and record critical CIP process parameters such as time, temperature, flow, and chemical concentrations.
• Ensure timely escalation of any expected or observed downtime during COP and CIP processes.
• Verify concentration of foamer chemicals via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Verify concentration of sanitizer in Blending room bins via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Check chemical levels at the CIP skid and notify supervisor when low or out.
• During periods with no rinses, COPs, or CIPs, complete the following tasks, according to the priority stated below:
  • Run floor scrubbers in high traffic areas.
  • Clean and sanitize CIP skid work area, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with pasteurizer screen cleaning and record results.
  • Check critical pasteurizer chemical levels and notify supervisor of any OOS results.
  • Clean and sanitize exterior of blenders in filler rooms, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with daily tasks.
  • If unsure what to do, contact supervisor for instruction.
• Handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely.
• Adhere to company policies, GMP requirements, and applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Ability to organize and coordinate diverse activities.
• Ability to operate a PLC and use software such as Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instruments, operate machines and titrate chemicals.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation principles in a food/beverage environment.
• Basic understanding of working in a GMP environment.

Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with similar functions.
• HAACP or some form of food safety training a plus.

Position Summary

Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Sanitation Specialist. The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that process equipment is cleaned and sanitized in compliance with internal and client specifications. They monitor clean in place (CIP) and clean out of place (COP) processes, ensure chemical concentrations are within specification, record critical process parameters, and coordinate CIPs across departments. This position reports directly to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is maintained by confirming that equipment is cleaned and sanitized with the appropriate process based on product matrix and defined cleaning schedule.
• Coordinate with Operations and Blending to ensure equipment cleaning occurs on defined schedule with minimal disruptions to production. Coordinate with Quality Control Lab to inspect equipment after COP and CIP processes.
• Monitor COP activities alongside Operations and provide coaching as needed. Use COP tanks to clean removable parts when requested.
• Monitor, measure, and record critical CIP process parameters such as time, temperature, flow, and chemical concentrations.
• Ensure timely escalation of any expected or observed downtime during COP and CIP processes.
• Verify concentration of foamer chemicals via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Verify concentration of sanitizer in Blending room bins via titration, record results, escalate out-of-spec results to proper personnel.
• Check chemical levels at the CIP skid and notify supervisor when low or out.
• During periods with no rinses, COPs, or CIPs, complete the following tasks, according to the priority stated below:
  • Run floor scrubbers in high traffic areas.
  • Clean and sanitize CIP skid work area, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with pasteurizer screen cleaning and record results.
  • Check critical pasteurizer chemical levels and notify supervisor of any OOS results.
  • Clean and sanitize exterior of blenders in filler rooms, including tanks, piping, and floors.
  • Assist Housekeeping team with daily tasks.
  • If unsure what to do, contact supervisor for instruction.
• Handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely.
• Adhere to company policies, GMP requirements, and applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Ability to organize and coordinate diverse activities.
• Ability to operate a PLC and use software such as Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instruments, operate machines and titrate chemicals.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation principles in a food/beverage environment.
• Basic understanding of working in a GMP environment.

Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with similar functions.
• HAACP or some form of food safety training a plus.

2-2-3 Schedule / 12 Hours from 06:00 (AM/PM) to 06:30 (PM/AM)