About this role
SUMMARY:
The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing food manufacturing equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces to ensure compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and all applicable FDA and/or USDA requirements. This role is critical to maintaining food safety, product quality, and a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, floors, walls, drains, and facility areas according to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
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Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble equipment as required.
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Apply approved chemicals and sanitizers following correct concentrations and safety guidelines.
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Perform pre-operational and post-sanitation inspections.
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Document completed sanitation activities and chemical usage.
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Identify and report sanitation, equipment, or facility issues.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety rules, and company policies.
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Assist with pest prevention, allergen controls, and cross-contamination prevention.
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Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
FDA-Regulated Facility Requirements
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Follow FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR Part 117).
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Understand and support Food Safety Plans and Preventive Controls.
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Maintain hygienic practices, including handwashing and proper PPE use.
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Follow allergen cleaning and verification procedures.
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Support environmental monitoring and verification swabbing.
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Accurately complete sanitation and verification records.
USDA-Regulated Facility Requirements
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Follow USDA-FSIS sanitation performance standards (9 CFR 416).
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Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
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Perform pre-operational and operational sanitation tasks.
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Maintain sanitary conditions to prevent product contamination.
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Document sanitation activities in compliance with USDA requirements.
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Immediately report insanitary conditions to supervisor.
Payrate $16
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Previous sanitation or food manufacturing experience preferred.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
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Ability to work in wet, cold, hot, and noisy environments.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
Other facts
About Whitsons Culinary Group
Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country.
We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models.
Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve.
For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com
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What you'll do
- The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing food manufacturing equipment and facility spaces to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. This role includes performing inspections, documenting activities, and assisting with pest and allergen controls.
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