Overview
Job in a Nutshell:
The Food Safety Sanitation Technician position is responsible for cleaning of the production equipment, production rooms, and general warehouse. This position will be responsible for developing and following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). The Sanitation Technician will be required to perform cleaning to keep production on schedule and complete all required documentation. The sanitation program is a process preventive control as required by FDA, and therefore requires completion of necessary certifications for FSMA compliance.
The hours required for this position are: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm & Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Knowledge of production schedules and changeovers requiring machine disassembly
Knowledge of machine change parts required for specific products
Disassembles, cleans and reassembles baggers and related equipment to meet production schedule
Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment; assists with allergen swabs on clean equipment
Washes containers, tubs and utensils for production
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
Operates floor scrubber, pallet jack, and scissor lift as needed
Maintains dust control in the production areas
Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies
Assists with developing SSOP’s as needed to meet FDA requirements and startup of new equipment
Performs all duties in compliance with company policies and procedures
Maintains grounds free of litter and debris
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
Obtains NGVC internal certifications for sanitation to meet FSMA compliance
Participates in monthly facility audits with Quality Assurance
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required
Must obtain level 3 Food Safety and GMP certifications within 1 year
Current valid driver’s license with reliable transportation is required
Minimum 1 year experience in food production sanitation preferred
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production required
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely is required
Strong communication skills; ability to work with various members of staff and management
Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
Flexible to schedule changes
Forklift experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
Physical and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
