Sanitation Technician

Schreiber Foods; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

Incentive/bonus pay

PTO from day one

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a sanitation operator at our Beloit, Wisconsin facility. You will operate sanitation, CIP, and equipment maintenance for processing lines, ensuring a clean environment and compliance with USDA, SQF, and GMP guidelines.

You will document checks, lead elementary sanitation programs, and collaborate with QA and maintenance teams. The role requires reading/writing ability, attention to detail, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs; OT availability may be

Qualifications

• High School Degree required; 1+ years in related fields preferred.
• Must be able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs; willing to work OT.

Responsibilities

• Operate sanitation and CIP for processing lines and equipment.
• Maintain clean work environment and follow GMP/USDA/SQF guidelines.
• Maintain sanitation MSS programs and document inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Reading & writing

Effective communication

OT availability

Education

High School Degree

Wonderlic test completion

Tools

EQMS

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for equipment, CIP and Sanitation of the Processing and Production lines, pieces of equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Responsible for minimizing product loss.
• Responsible for drain sanitizing on a daily basis.
• Responsible for effectively taking care of and operating the floor scrubber.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for all record keeping and documentation reviews for sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of SDS and how to read and find SDS.
• Responsible for promoting open, honest communication between partners.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for JHAs, and SOPs for processes specific to their job tasks.
• Responsible for working with Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance Partners to meet line performance goals
• Responsible for proper handling, storage and sanitation procedures.
• Responsible for accounting and communicating MSS program outages to Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance leaders.
• Special Event tracking and reaction swabbing.
• Responsible investigations for PEM outages. Back up for maintaining PEM program.
• Maintaining the Food Safety Plans for construction projects.
• May be required to come in on another shift, if there is a large clean up event happening.
• May be required to perform other sanitation tasks in other areas as needed.
• Required to become skilled in the use of Process Excellence Tools and to demonstrate these skills as part of their daily functioning as operators in support of achieving continuous improvement of line results
• Perform all process CCP, PC, QCP, QPs checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation. Demonstrate identity of product and record accurate data on production reports
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Job Description

• Responsible for equipment, CIP and Sanitation of the Processing and Production lines, pieces of equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Responsible for minimizing product loss.
• Responsible for drain sanitizing on a daily basis.
• Responsible for effectively taking care of and operating the floor scrubber.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow all plant safety, USDA, SQF and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for all record keeping and documentation reviews for sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of SDS and how to read and find SDS.
• Responsible for promoting open, honest communication between partners.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for JHAs, and SOPs for processes specific to their job tasks.
• Responsible for working with Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance Partners to meet line performance goals
• Responsible for proper handling, storage and sanitation procedures.
• Responsible for accounting and communicating MSS program outages to Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance leaders.
• Responsible for auditing environmental clean ups during CIP for improvements.
• Special Event tracking and reaction swabbing.
• Responsible investigations for PEM outages. Back up for maintaining PEM program.
• Maintaining the Food Safety Plans for construction projects.
• May be required to come in on another shift, if there is a large clean up event happening.
• May be required to perform other sanitation tasks in other areas as needed.
• Required to become skilled in the use of Process Excellence Tools and to demonstrate these skills as part of their daily functioning as operators in support of achieving continuous improvement of line results
• Perform all process CCP, PC, QCP, QPs checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation. Demonstrate identity of product and record accurate data on production reports
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Job Category

Quality

Job Family

Sanitation

Job Requirements

• Operate equipment to ensure proper sanitation and CIP functions of lines, tanks and production equipment.
• Operation of CIP systems, including tanks, lines and equipment.
• Equipment disassembly and assembly as needed.
• Perform general sanitation of the overall plant
• Lead cleanup efforts, maintain records and documentation.
• Ability to read and write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work OT.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Performing post sanitation inspections of all areas of the plant, including swab and visual inspections
• Entering inspection results into a EQMS.
• Maintain and oversee sanitation MSS programs.
• Maintain sanitize and foaming stations
• Perform partner training with filler operators and processing partners on effective sanitation practices
• Monitor CIP circuits with documentation (validation of CIP)
• Maintain and troubleshoot CIP circuits/systems
• Create and Maintain sanitation documents and paperwork.
• Swab, ship, record, and investigate PEM outages throughout the plant.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Education And/or Experience

• High School Degree, preferred
• 1+ years' experience preferred within related fields
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.