Sanitation Project Specialist
Company: Land O'Lakes
Location: Williamstown
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Join Land O'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to
fork. We're a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned
cooperative. While benefits can vary by location and role, most
offer: --- Medical, dental, vision, life and AD short- and
long-term disability insurance --- Retirement savings plan and
profit-sharing plan, both with company match--- Paid time off and
paid holidays, plus paid benefits for maternity and parental leaves
Sanitation Project Specialist $2000 Hiring Bonus 2000.00 to be paid
on the following schedule: $500.00 after 30 days of continuous
employment, $750.00 after 6 months of continuous employment, and
$750.00 after 12 months of continuous employment. Under direction
of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Hygienist is responsible
for providing guidance and support in the areas of sanitation,
master sanitation, hygienic design, and environmental monitoring.
The hygienist must be able to work flexible hours across various
shifts according to business needs on short notice and for extended
periods of time. Most primary responsibilities will occur during
1st shift hours. Location: Websterville, VT Hours: 1st Shift (hours
may vary based on business needs), Monday-Friday with some weekend
requirements Wage: $25.43/hour Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a
competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a
comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored
benefits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure the Vermont
Creamery Sanitation program is fully and effectively implemented,
monitored, verified, and validated to ensure all products are
manufactured in a sanitary environment. This includes assessment of
the sanitation and hygiene of the facility environment as well as
all processing and supporting equipment / areas.Ensure Sanitation
program is fully compliant with all corporate, customer, GFSI, and
regulatory requirements (Federal, State, and local). Assist in the
investigation of any environmental positives to determine root
cause and preventive measures (vector swabbing, etc.).Primary
liaison and point of contact with chemical and ATP meter
suppliers.Responsible for inventory and ordering of all
non-consignment sanitation chemicals.Responsible for ensuring ATP
meters are working properly and repaired in a timely manner as
needed.Responsible for ensuring corrective and preventive actions
are put in place for issues identified by 3rd Party Sanitation
partner.Create, update, and validate SSOP's and sanitation forms to
ensure all equipment, areas, and cleaning activities are captured
and properly documented.Responsible for, in partnership with WC1 /
Butter Supervisor, and chemical supplier, making relevant updates
to Vermont Creamery CIP systems as needed. Where needed, assist the
Quality Assurance Supervisor with investigation of instances of out
of specification microbiological results in product and in the
plant environment. Assist with root cause analysis and assist with
ensuring timely and effective corrective and preventive actions are
put in place.Responsible for conducting accurate and timely record
review, including CIP charts, sanitation records, and master
sanitation records and maintaining sanitation records in an
organized manner.Identify, establish, and implement a master
sanitation program that mimics a PM program which includes
automatic scheduling, auditing, and reporting.Ensure
effective/efficient cleaning frequency is achieved through a robust
MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule). Coordinate activities with the
Sanitation Team and Operations to ensure consistent completion.
Ensure that this cleaning program aligns Corporate policies and
procedures, as well as with any regulatory (Federal, State, Local)
requirements. Track and trend sanitation metric performance (e.g.
Master Sanitation schedule adherence, environmental monitoring
performance, etc.) and report metrics out to the plant leadership
team, and Corporate Sanitation. Work closely with the appropriate
Supervisor(s) to ensure gaps in Master Sanitation Schedule
completion and Sanitation records are addressed and closed.Actively
participate in continuous improvement projects and loss reduction
initiatives as directed by Vermont Creamery leadership.Active
member of the Vermont Creamery HACCP team.Update and maintain
environmental monitoring swab location listConduct environmental
swabbing activities as directedOther projects and activities as
assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience:At least one
year of experience in Food Plant Sanitation required. High level of
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
requiredExperience writing standard operating procedures (SOP's,
SSOP's, etc.) requiredBasic knowledge of hygienic design, quality
management, competent in analytical / microbiological lab
environment.B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Food Science /Technology,
Food Sanitation or related field preferred, but not required.
Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge:PCQI training preferred, but
not requiredHACCP training preferred, but not requiredProficient in
sanitation program management and metrics preferred, but not
required.Proficiency in relevant State and FDA related regulations;
dairy sanitation, and microbiology strongly preferred, but not
required.Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and
team interaction skillsHighly motivated, self-directed and a
self-starter. PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this
job, the individual is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use
hands to reach, handle or feel, talk, and hear.While performing the
duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to climb,
balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Ability to occasionally
lift a minimum of 25 lbs and 26-150 lbs with assistance of
equipment.Use of safety glasses, hard hat, safety toed shoes, and
other PPE required. To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
EXEMPTION STATUS Non-Exempt Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains
a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance
abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land
O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for
confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive
a call or email like this, please do not provide the information
being requested. Land O'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com
accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us
regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance
completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution
Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
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