Sanitation Technician (12 Hour Nights - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife LLC; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & dental

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Wellness benefits

EAP

Life insurance

HSA funding

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Sanitation Technician in Coopersville, MI to monitor plant-wide sanitation and support sanitation initiatives. The role collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to ensure sanitation programs are applied effectively and maintained.

This night-shift position follows a 12-hour schedule with a $2 per hour night differential. The team conducts self-inspections and strives to continuously improve cleanliness and compliance across all processing

Qualifications

• Experience creating and maintaining SSOPs.
• Ability to collect samples and monitor washes.
• Experience reviewing audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Cross-functional teamwork in food processing.
• Knowledge of CIP systems and sanitation best practices.
• Basic microbiology understanding.
• Knowledge of dairy industry standards (3A).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and administer company policies and procedures. Establishes and implements SSOPs for processes.
• Assist in sanitation initiatives by collecting samples, monitoring washes, and data collection.
• Review and resolve audit findings. Implement sustainable action items for improvements.
• Be a key member of cross-functional teams to conduct facility self-inspections and assess risk.
• Identify ways to improve sanitation practices and reduce chemical usage.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to drive sanitation programs.

Skills

SSOP development

Audit and corrective action

CIP systems knowledge

Chemical dosing systems

Microbiology basics

Dairy 3A standards

Communication skills

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

shift schedule:

12 Hour Nights: This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shift Differential of $2 per hour for night shift.

job purpose:

The purpose of the Sanitation Technician is to monitor plant wide sanitation areas of responsibilities and provide direction to operators performing sanitation responsibilities.

responsibilities:

• Adhere to and administer company policies and procedures. Establishes and implements SSOP's for processes. Conduct audits to assure the consistent application and execution of SSOP's and all related sanitation practices.
• With direction of the sanitation supervisor, assists in any relevant initiatives by collecting and testing samples, monitoring washes, and data collection.
• Review and resolve audit findings. Implement sustainable action items throughout processing for necessary improvements.
• Key member of cross-functional teams to conduct self-inspections of facility, assessing risk based on food safety, public health principles, and customer requirements.
• Looks for ways to improve sanitation practices by leading initiatives to reduce chemical usage, streamline processes and improve efficacy of washes.
• Works closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to drive actions to ensure appropriate sanitation programs are utilized.
• Understands automated CIP systems and works with plant support team to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues.
• Assists with sanitation verification and validation tasks and requirements.
• Maintains and updates master cleaning schedule, titration log and all associated sanitation paperwork.
• Monitoring CIP trends and develop appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
• Stays up to date with SDS protocols and current industry standards.
• Engages the chemical/equipment suppliers to troubleshoot any sanitation challenges. Identify technologies and methodologies that improve sanitation effectiveness.
• Assist with the development and implementation of sanitation related training for plant employees.

skills/qualifications required:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of sanitary CIP system design, operation and trouble shooting.
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems.
• Skill in examining and re-adjusting to changes in operations and procedures.
• Understanding and ability to apply basic microbiological principles.
• Basic understanding of dairy and 3A design standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-50 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling/bending.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

howfairlifenourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoptionassistance(up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment

fairlife'snour!shprogram is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location:

Coopersville, MI

reports to:

Sanitation Supervisor

travel requirements:

None

exempt/nonexempt:

Non-Exempt

This position is eligible for bonus.

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range: $32 — $32 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.