Job Summary/Purpose:

Coordinates and directs all daily activity of Food Safety Technicians (CIP) personnel within the factory to assure timely start-ups, proper cleaning and compliance to requirements.

Starting wage $28.00-$30.00/hr

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate/support the RMP (Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Food Safety Technician (CIP) and team lead for Food Safety Techs (CIP) conducting cleaning on the shift, as per production requirements.
• Set-up and direct Food safety techs (CIP) personnel conducting disassemble/reassemble operations on the shift, as per production requirements.
• Auditing/checking equipment cleanliness.
• Communications with Sanitation/Production/USDA/Maintenance Supervisor/Mechanics/Peers and other service departments.
• Replacement of cleaning supplies and inventory as directed.
• Effectively manage staffing, maintain logs and records on shift and monitor and control overtime of team.
• Provide guidance and training to Food Safety Techs (CIP) on shift.
• Ongoing safety inspection of equipment/personnel or surroundings to assure a safe work environment.
• Filling out safety checklist.
• Monitor/Auditing log of all items and how they are set-up.
• Assist in discipline/investigation.
• Develop and implement job training and safety.
• Assure employee safety by aggressive program adherence and enhancement.
• Assess work environment for safety concerns and assure employee safety by adherence to and/or use of personal protective equipment.
• Keep current the chemical material safety data sheets.
• Must perform monthly employee meetings addressing Safety, Quality, Food Safety, and Mechanical Performance of Machinery and other issues as needed.

• Training and Safety – Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all CIP personnel through consistent support of the company’s Safety Process.  Oversee safety processes including, but not limited to, goal setting, hazard recognition, and elimination, administration of safety procedures and corresponding corrective action, area inspection, job skills, and compliance training, accident investigation and safety meetings.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekends as necessary.

• As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• Prefer minimum of Associate Degree and 1 to 3 years experience directing a work group.

• One or more years experience related to Sanitation and/or CIP (Clean in Place) Systems is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to operate hand tools.
• Good skills in directing work activities of others.
• Competent computer skills (Microsoft office, SAP, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to provide close attention to detail of work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Excellent planning and organizing.
• Excellent people skills and ability to deal with all levels of employee groups.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail is a must, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills and must be detail and process oriented.
• Willingness to grow with the organization.
• Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems.
• Incumbent must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places and in outside weather conditions.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].