Sanitation Coordinator

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Job Summary:   

The Sanitation Coordinator implements and monitors sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards. 

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Perform physical/visual inspections of process operations to identify areas that have the potential to create a microbiological contamination risk.  Develop detailed action plans for high-risk areas to include micro-organism growth mitigation matrices for applicable risk areas.

• Partner with sanitation, maintenance and operations to understand activities in sterile and aseptic environments, identify and communicate risk and preventive action plans.

• Monitor CIP and/ SIP for proper function. Utilize the CIP/SIP optimization programs available for verification and troubleshooting. 

• Assist in implementation, enhancing, and maintaining Master Sanitation Schedules.

• Assist in implementation, enhancing and maintaining Sanitary Preventive Maintenance Schedules.

• Maintain established chemical inventory and order chemicals, following established procedures.

• Support in review and maintenance of records of all sanitation and cleaning performed at the plant.

• Assist with implementing all facets of FSMA and ensuring sustainable compliance efforts.

• Help monitor HACCP as outlined in the IDFA product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.

• FSMA trainer ensuring team members are trained to SSOPs, verification, documentation and corrective actions.

• In concert with the quality team, support the pest control program inspections and activities.

• Maintain proper documentation of all sanitation related activities and chemical concentrations.

• Perform minor maintenance and sanitation on all necessary plant and sanitary equipment. 

• Ensure team members follow sanitation and sterilization procedures and follow pre-start up inspections.

• Communicate and work interactively with other departments to resolve sanitation issues and ensure action plan items are completed. 

• Update sanitation SSOP’s under the direction of the department manager.

• Monitor compliance with GMP’s. 

• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program by oversight and assisting in troubleshooting of problematic areas. 

• Help in monitoring the drain cleaning program.

• Communicate and work interactively with other departments to improve sanitation and housekeeping.

• Attend departmental meetings as necessary.

• Conduct monthly Sanitation Verifications on identified equipment and components throughout the facility. 

• Aids in collecting environmental water samples.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Must be able to complete and maintain a PCQI certification.

• Experience leading and following food quality and safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. 

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 

• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. 

• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekend

Pay rate starts at $22.99

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