Sanitation Technician (Food Manufacturing) 3rd shift

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Sanitation Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality food products through comprehensive quality inspections, sanitation verification, pre-operational assessments, and food safety monitoring activities. This position is responsible for evaluating facility conditions, verifying sanitation effectiveness, monitoring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and supporting regulatory and certification requirements.

The Quality Sanitation Inspector works closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) teams to identify and correct deficiencies, maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF, and company policies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Inspection & Pre-Operational Verification

• Conduct post-sanitation and pre-operational inspections of equipment, production lines, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Verify cleaning effectiveness and sanitary conditions prior to production startup.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies that may impact food safety, product quality, or regulatory compliance.
• Verify facility readiness for production activities through detailed inspection and evaluation processes.
• Monitor compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements throughout the facility.

Food Safety Monitoring & Testing

• Utilize ATP monitoring equipment and other approved testing methods to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Conduct environmental and operational inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Monitor allergen controls, product zoning practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Evaluate production environments for potential contamination risks and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Support implementation and verification of HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, and sanitation programs.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate inspection records, testing results, corrective action reports, and verification documentation.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Document deviations, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Redzone, and company software systems to maintain inspection records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and audit ready.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with computers, tablets, and digital compliance systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in:
• • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word