Sanitation Specialist

Backyard Farms, located in Madison, ME is a 42-acre greenhouse, that we like to think of as one big backyard garden! Our spacious facility grows tomatoes year-round. We are seeking a Full-Time Sanitation Specialist to support and maintain company sanitation standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory food safety guidelines.

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday: 5:00am-1:30pm, and Saturdays when needed.

Values: 

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains sanitation washroom in a hygienic condition, operates all equipment safely and according to established guidelines.
• Handles and mixes cleaning and sanitizing chemicals as prescribed on manufacturer’s label
• Cleans and sanitizes greenhouse equipment in a manner that protects against contamination of tomatoes and tomato plants
• Monitors, collects and reports Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and all other HACCP pre-requisite programs as required
• Monitors equipment and supplies to properly support the completion of departmental tasks. Trains and supports departmental and non-departmental employees when necessary
• Cleans pack-house, cooler, and common area floors daily
• Performs scheduled cleaning of pack-house
• Removes broken glass in accordance with procedure
• Maintains cut glove inventory daily by sorting and stocking
• Cleans and drains dumpsters as needed
• Provide support as back-up housekeeper as needed
• Trains and supports departmental and non-departmental employees as needed
• Cross-train and assist in other areas of the department as needed
• Performs other duties as needed
• Wears all necessary personal protective equipment required for each task

Education/Background Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• One to three-year(s) experience in the sanitation field
• Understand company specific job-related applications of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Understand job specific applications of GMPs
• Understands and applies proper cleaning and sanitizing practices
• Understand company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand basic operational and preventive maintenance of dispensers
• Must be able to work independently and follow instructions as given

Working Conditions:

• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Requires bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, repetitive motion
• May work near moving equipment

 We are pleased to offer the following Benefits: 

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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