Job title: Sanitation Operator I

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Back up position: Designated Sanitation Operator

Department: 520 – Quality Control

Work location: Evansville, Indiana 

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Job Description date:  7/5/2024

I - Job Purpose and Summary:

The Sanitation Operator I is responsible of the master sanitation schedule and daily cleaning tasks while providing support to QA department as needed.

II - Key Accountabilities: 

1. HSE: Promote a safe work environment at all times through the adherence to all PGPI’s Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as to all relevant Indiana OSHA regulations in order to achieve ZERO workplace incidents and injuries.

 2. QA & FOOD SAFETY: Ensure  compliance with rigorous standards of food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity, playing a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards throughout the entire food production process.

3. Responsible for working safely to ensure ZERO injuries   or major incidents to themselves or others complying with all safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out.

4. Ensure compliance with rigorous standards of food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity, playing a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards throughout the entire food production   process. 

5. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure ZERO food safety or contamination incidents within area of responsibility.

6. Complete Master Sanitation Schedule. 

7. Complete master sanitation documentation and data  recording in a timely manner with great attention to accuracy.

8. Perform re-cleans as needed.

9. Complete Inventory of chemicals and cleaning supplies.

10. Handle sanitation chemicals (titration, usage, disposal) following safety, food safety, and environmental guidelines.

11. Take action to correct any problems or discrepancies.

12. Provide training as needed (titration, re-cleans, etc.).

13. Perform quality and food safety audits as required to ensure continuous improvement in these areas (per Pair Audit Program).

14. Perform analyses and special project(s) as required.

15. Provide support to other departments regarding sanitation.

16. Other assignments as deemed appropriate and related to duties by the QA Manger or designee.

III - Internal and External Contacts: 

Internal:  All employees in Quality,  Extrusion, Maintenance, Logistics, and HSE.

External: Contractors

Education · N/A

Related   Experience

· Equivalent experience in Sanitation, Quality, Food Safety and/or  Manufacturing field (i.e. basic experience in GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s, Allergen Program, Environmental & Micro Monitoring Program, HACCP, Sanitation, Chemical Program, etc.).

Competencies

· Ability to learn and follow procedures

· Effective communication skills 

· Ability to use advanced tools

· Attention to Detail

· Initiative 

· Positive, energetic and enthusiastic 

· Work Ethic: Leads by example, demonstrates consistent compliance with company values and   standards for Safety, Quality, Food Safety

· Planning and Organizing (Work Management)

· Motivated team player that is also able to work independently

· Problem solving: a focused, pragmatic approach to resolve problems

· Intermediate math skills.

· Confrontation/Active Management Skills: Does not shy away from or avoid positive confrontation in the event of performance issues within the team

· Respect for your co-workers and Management

· Safety Awareness

Technical   Skills

· Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) and computer skills.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations N/A

Language(s)

· Fluency in English - required 

· Fluency in Spanish - preferred 

Other   Qualifications

FLT 

V – Work/Employment Conditions and Other Requirements: 

Work   Environment

This   job operates in a manufacturing warehouse environment. This role routinely uses manufacturing equipment. The environment is hot, cold, dusty and loud.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor  (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, beard/hair nets, safety shoes). This role will be exposed to allergens including gluten & soy. This role will be exposed to Neodymium magnets.

Physical   and Sensory Demands

While   performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and   arms overhead and grip; climb stairs; talk or hear, work from heights up to 40 feet. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 55 pounds. 

Position   Type and Working Schedule

RFT - Regular Full Time, working schedule based on production demands.

Travel   Requirements

External Warehouse  (as needed).

VI - Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.