Sanitation Services Trainer

JOB PURPOSE In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the sanitation services department which is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing activities for production lines in the harvest and/or fabrication areas of the plant.
This position is responsible for the orientation of new employees to the department, follow-up, and on-going training for department employees to ensure the production floor is cleaned and sanitized to achieve high levels of cleanliness according to the Company's and USDA's standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS Directly trains and coordinates the activities of sanitation technicians in assigned zones, following all sanitation program processes and Company policies.
Follows up and reinforces food safety and product quality information provided to new employees in orientation.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the assigned line/department requirements and competently demonstrates the skills required for each department.
Adheres to all workplace and food safety policies and procedures outlined by the company and required by federal, state, and local laws.
Evaluate trainee progress and maintain records of trainee's progress and achievements.
Communicates and collaborates with all levels of management within the organization.
Communicates effectively with all employees and provides direction, instructions, and feedback based on the employee's experience level.
Develop content, as necessary, for new product specifications.
Follows up and provides appropriate feedback and recognition based on level of performance.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES Manages Ambiguity Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision Quality Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's or associate degree in food science, environmental health, public health, or a related field or equivalent or experience in a food manufacturing facility.
Work experience in industrial sanitation in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
Laboratory, either chemical or microbial experience preferred.
Must have adequate experience to demonstrate thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities of both commercial and technical aspects related to FSQA for the pork business.
Additional essential duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility and primarily will be on the production floor.
The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position is primarily on the production floor and will have limited office time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment requires you to always wear hearing protection on the production floor.
The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.
After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
ABOUT US At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork.
A top U.
S.
pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables.
More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh®pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.
We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS? Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire 401K with company match Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Wellness Program Tuition reimbursement Employee pork purchase program For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:https://www.
seaboardfoods.
com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/benefits/ Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.