Sanitation Coordinator

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Job Summary:   

The Sanitation Coordinator implements and monitors sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards. 

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Perform physical/visual inspections of process operations to identify areas that have the potential to create a microbiological contamination risk.  Develop detailed action plans for high-risk areas to include micro-organism growth mitigation matrices for applicable risk areas.
• Partner with sanitation, maintenance and operations to understand activities in sterile and aseptic environments, identify and communicate risk and preventive action plans.
• Monitor CIP and/ SIP for proper function. Utilize the CIP/SIP optimization programs available for verification and troubleshooting. 
• Assist in implementation, enhancing, and maintaining Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Assist in implementation, enhancing and maintaining Sanitary Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
• Maintain established chemical inventory and order chemicals, following established procedures.
• Support in review and maintenance of records of all sanitation and cleaning performed at the plant.
• Assist with implementing all facets of FSMA and ensuring sustainable compliance efforts.
• Help monitor HACCP as outlined in the IDFA product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.
• FSMA trainer ensuring team members are trained to SSOPs, verification, documentation and corrective actions.
• In concert with the quality team, support the pest control program inspections and activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of all sanitation related activities and chemical concentrations.
• Perform minor maintenance and sanitation on all necessary plant and sanitary equipment. 
• Ensure team members follow sanitation and sterilization procedures and follow pre-start up inspections.
• Communicate and work interactively with other departments to resolve sanitation issues and ensure action plan items are completed. 
• Update sanitation SSOP’s under the direction of the department manager.
• Monitor compliance with GMP’s. 
• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program by oversight and assisting in troubleshooting of problematic areas. 
• Help in monitoring the drain cleaning program.
• Communicate and work interactively with other departments to improve sanitation and housekeeping.
• Attend departmental meetings as necessary.
• Conduct monthly Sanitation Verifications on identified equipment and components throughout the facility. 
• Aids in collecting environmental water samples.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must be able to complete and maintain a PCQI certification.
• Experience leading and following food quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. 
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. 
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekend

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs/ladders, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Good visual acuity, with the ability to see and differentiate colors.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted and greater than 50-lbs with assistance.
• Shift flexibility.
• Lifting floor to waist and above the shoulders required. 
• This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a multi-shift, 24/7 operation to support manufacturing.  This can either be rotating, days, swing or night shift and weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.

Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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