Sanitation technician Jobs in Glendale, AZ

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SUMMARY

As the plant’s sanitation leader, the Sanitation Manager implements (in coordination with QA and Operations) and maintains sanitation programs to meet the requirements of SKFG procedures, USDA, SQF, FDA and GMPs. Supervises and audits the third shift team including outside contractors, associates, sanitation leads, and all shift janitorial staff.

This is a 3rd Shift position 11 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 AM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Manage SK sanitation associates and 3rd party contractors for pre-operation sanitation, operational sanitation (including inspecting, cleaning and oversight of cleaning of equipment during plant operation hours), dishwashing sanitation, and common area sanitation.
• Audit and update Master Sanitation Schedule, and ensure the SK Sanitation team performs MSS tasks in a timely and thorough fashion.
• Manage equipment assembly in adherence with specific SOPs and Plant procedures, resulting in timely preparation of the facility for a visual Sanitation Pre-OP and for a Quality Assurance Pre OP, including ATP swabbing.
• Ensure plant is in compliance with Company, USDA and FDA requirements, while ensuring cleanliness of facility to maintain the highest safety and quality standards.
• Oversee all factory activities and staff for all departments on 3rd shift.
• Provide leadership, development and ensures proper safety training for all Sanitation associates, as well as audit for safety training compliance for sanitation contactors.
• Ensure proper timing of release of plant to Production Management.
• Manage and adhere to Sanitation budget.
• Manage relationship with 3rd party sanitation contractor and chemical company.
• Follow SKFG safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) rules and regulations. This includes, but not limited to, coordinating with safety to maintain “Right to Know” Stations by ensuring all Safety Data Sheets(SDS) are posted and up to date.
• Develop and Implement SSOPs in coordination with QA and sanitation contractor.
• Train new associates on sanitation practices using SSOPs.
• Perform document control and review daily documents for sanitation.
• Continue to improve sanitation practices by optimizing sustainability (water usage, chemicals used, labor, time etc.).
• Audit sanitation practices, SSOPs, and chemical concentrations monthly, sharing a report of recommendations & compliance with Leadership.
• Train non-maintenance personnel on Authorized lockout tagout (LOTO).
• Examine / Recruit suppliers of expendable supplies to reduce costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises third shift (11 : 00 PM - 9 : 00 AM) SK sanitation associates and oversees contractor sanitation execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.