Lead Sanitation Specialist

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

The Sanitation Technician will be responsible in performing the assigned Master Sanitation Schedule tasks given by the Plant Sanitation Manager. Alleviate/enforce any G.M.P. or Food Safety concerns. All Sanitation Technicians must be aware of all cleaning products used and be willing to cross train in other sanitation roles if necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Sanitation Technician shall enforce all elements of food safety within the plant.
• The Sanitation Technician shall be responsible for; upkeep of entrances, floors, utility areas and storage areas, handling any and all line clean ups and the documentation for clean ups, enforcing all safety rules and regulations, monitoring the inventory of cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies, ensuring the proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule work.
• The Sanitation Technician shall be knowledgeable in how to read and manage the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• The Sanitation Technician shall be responsible for ensuring that all cleaners are used as set forth in the manufacturers' instructions.
• All bulk cleaning chemicals used in the facility must be diluted. Material used to test the proper dilutions of said chemicals will be provided by the chemical manufacturer and the use of said test materials will be controlled by the Plant Sanitation Manager.
• The Sanitation Technician shall be responsible for managing all line clean ups.
• They must be knowledgeable in how to properly inspect line equipment.
• They must also be knowledgeable in the definitions and what is involved for; changeovers, shutdowns, startups, periodicals, 100% organic, 100% wash, 100% Allergen and kosher clean ups.
• The Sanitation Technician will share any discrepancies with the SMS to their supervisor or the Plant Sanitation Manager. These discrepancies include but are not limited to; HACCP Programs, Allergen Program, GMP Findings, Hold Procedures, and many more.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Flexible hours and days that they work and be available as needed for intercompany work or weekend work as deemed necessary by the company.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.