Apply on Employer Site

HP Hood LLC · 20 hours ago

Technical Sanitation Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $93K/yr

5+ years exp

HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, and they are seeking a Technical Sanitation Specialist. The role involves providing technical support across facilities, troubleshooting quality issues, optimizing sanitation processes, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance to Operations Quality, R&D, and manufacturing facilities in the areas of sanitation, pathogen/environmental control, integrated pest control, new equipment design, installation or construction and other food safety or quality initiatives related to sanitation processes

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic sanitation programs, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets Hood standards as well as supports Food Safety requirements towards regulatory compliance. Assist in quality issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Incorporate principles of dry as well as wet cleaning best practices, allergen management, and “allergen clean” vs. microbial clean as needed

Utilize corporate Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s) as guidance, prepare plant specific SSOP’s for equipment and processes. Ensure all SSOP forms and records are current and completed. Incorporate visual learning and step-by-step processes which are easily followed and comprehended by staff

Communicate significant issues or developments identified during plant visits and provide recommended process improvements to management

Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management

Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in sanitation activities

Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry codes and standards

Provide education and technical support to assure effective deployment and implementation of corporate sanitation and food safety policies and procedures

Work cross functionally and collaboratively with all Plant Operations, Corporate QA, Food Safety, and Chemical Supply Vendors to implement and continuously improve on sanitation programs and policies

Develop a culture of proactive quality

Qualification

Technical dairy knowledgeQuality Assurance experiencePreventive Controls Qualified IndividualSanitation Standard Operating ProceduresFood safety knowledgeVerbal skillsComputer skillsEnvironmental sanitation experienceMicrobiological testing knowledgeWritten skillsPresentation delivery skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in both corporate and plant locations

Strong technical dairy knowledge

Strong verbal & written skills

Strong presentation delivery skills (written & delivery)

Strong interpersonal skills with a customer orientation (internal & external)

Strong computer skills (MS Office, BPCS, Formula System)

Experience with regulatory, third party, and customer audits

Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in all areas of plant

Thorough knowledge and experience with diverse sanitizing applications

Certification and/or License – Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 6 months of hiring

A general knowledge of food and environmental microbiological testing as well as preventative measures including sanitary design and automated sanitation and efficiency is required