Bongards Premium Cheese · 21 hours ago
Sanitation Team Lead
Humboldt, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBongards’ Creameries is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead based out of their Humboldt facility. The role involves overseeing cleaning and sanitizing multiple lines of equipment and ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and other SOP’s
Assemble/Disassemble equipment, clean and sanitize work areas
Set up equipment for inspection and start up
Safe operation of chemicals and high-pressure hoses
Ongoing Chemical training (Silliker Labs, R-Tech, Ecolab, MVTL)
Learn and Operate CIP/COP sanitation systems
Become fully knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
Become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks
Learn ROSS systems
Manage multiple sanitation assignments with ability to meet critical deadlines
Train, Coach and Mentor members of the sanitation team
Work in a safe and proficient manner
Availability at non-regular shift times due to urgent sanitation need
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent Math and Reading skills
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and HMI systems
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Must maintain highest quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness
Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and other SOP's
Assemble/Disassemble equipment, clean and sanitize work areas
Set up equipment for inspection and start up
Safe operation of chemicals and high-pressure hoses
Ongoing Chemical training (Silliker Labs, R-Tech, Ecolab, MVTL)
Learn and Operate CIP/COP sanitation systems
Become fully knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
Become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks
Learn ROSS systems
Manage multiple sanitation assignments with ability to meet critical deadlines
Train, Coach and Mentor members of the sanitation team
Work in a safe and proficient manner
Availability at non-regular shift times due to urgent sanitation need
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
Previous Food Production Sanitation and/or Lead experience is a plus
Previous experience with Safety, GMP, other Quality guidelines is a plus
Benefits
Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Disability, life and voluntary insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Profit Sharing
Internal Career Opportunities
Company
Bongards Premium Cheese
Bongards Premium Cheese is a dairy firm providing SKIP
Founded in 1908
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
D
Dennis Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
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