Summary
Location
Bethlehem
Type
full-time
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About this role
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
The Sanitation Operator will be responsible for disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensuring that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas
- Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
- Work with the QA department on Pre-Op inspections
- Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production
- Remove waste and debris
- Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program
- Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment
- Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs
- Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
- Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals
- Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process
- Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40° F)
- Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1 year manufacturing experience preferred
- Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred
- Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities
- Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule
- Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities
What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
Other facts
About Freshpet Talent Acquisition
Freshpet is the leading fresh food for dogs and cats, feeding fresh to over 12 million pet households. Since its conception in 2006, Freshpet has been on a mission to transform the lives of dogs and cats through the power of fresh, nutritious food, while pushing the boundaries of sustainable practices. The recipes are developed by Veterinarian Nutritionists and made with natural whole ingredients, like fresh meats, vegetables and fruits, which are cooked in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve their natural goodness. Sustainably-made in Bethlehem, PA and their new Kitchens in Ennis TX, Freshpet foods and treats are kept refrigerated until they arrive at Freshpet fridges in your local market, or are delivered direct to your door.
Freshpet is available in a growing number of mass, grocery, natural food, club, and pet specialty retailers across the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as online in the U.S. for direct delivery and through its partnership with Petco. From the care taken in partnering with farmers whose values align with theirs, to how each recipe is made, Freshpet’s commitment to integrity, transparency and social responsibility is a point of pride.
What you'll do
- The Sanitation Operator is responsible for disinfecting surfaces and sanitizing food production equipment. They will also assist in waste removal and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
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