Lead Sanitation Technician

Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth? Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a motivated & experienced

The Sanitation technician cleans and sanitizes critical and non-critical food processing equipment or other related environmental surfaces in conformance to company standards and applicable health laws and has the ability to use all necessary sanitation equipment. The individual must perform the following duties. Training of staff as required and coordinating with other sanitation technicians or mechanics on duty for cleaning and TPM, ensuring all assigned work is timely completed. Lead and assign shift task to sanitation technician depending on production needs and availability. Ensure sanitation productivity during shutdown per maintenance planner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead shift sanitation technicians and complete work orders generated from the maintenance planner or reassign priority tasks according to equipment criticality to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Support production equipment sanitizing, TPM and sanitation department if necessary.
• Provide shift reports, board communication, maintenance shift walkthrough documentation and daily shift debriefing.
• Report to Manager or maintenance planner any performance deviances or safety violation.
• Responsible for shift assigned project or continuous improvements given from the maintenance planner or maintenance Manager.
• Performs equipment sanitation, adjust and remove conveyor belts, guards and covers during maintenance and sanitation operations.
• Perform specialized sanitation interventions on deemed critical equipment.
• Support production or sanitation when needed and requested by manager
• Assembles and disengages equipment requiring cleaning and sanitizing.
• Cleans mixers, proofers, elevators, ovens, conveyors, scales, dividers, or any other equipment according to job assignments.
• Cleans and sanitizes Coating Room equipment, food contact belts, freezer and cooling spirals, and processing tanks.
• Cleans out oil, machines, greases, equipment structures, conveyors, screens and filters.
• Perform TPM defined tasks and complete documentation via CMMS
• Must have the ability to use and control all sanitation equipment, such as the floor scrubber, power washers and steam cleaner.
• Be qualified to enter confined spaces and be authorized to clean or wash down the flour silos or other confined space tanks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture.
• Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, sanitation meetings and maintenance meetings).
• Informs maintenance lead, coordinator, QA or manager of any problems or complications that may arise
• Assists with building and grounds maintenance as needed
• Performs all work in accordance to OHSA standards for general industry.
• Upkeep of sanitation technician tools and inform QA or manage missing tooling.
• Participates in sanitation practices trainings for equipment by internal means or OEM.
• Participates in tasks, CMMS or SOPs for sanitation technician duties
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations
• As part of your supervisory responsibility and as a back-up, supervisors must be able to do your work in ways that ensure safe food. You must also be aware of issues associated with food safety and safe food handling practices that are relevant to your job. Formal training is not required, but in house Food Safety Training conducted by a qualified staff member is mandatory. You must know how to recognize, prevent and alleviate food safety hazards. This position requires good working knowledge of the SQF code

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education, GED; or up to one year related experience

What can Europastry offer to you?

• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.