Job Description

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Conducts Pre-Operational inspections and releases production equipment and production rooms to operations daily. Works with sanitation and directs re-cleans as necessary and conducts re-inspection. Completes all inspection paperwork, conducts all swabbing and sampling as applicable during pre-op inspections. Has the authority to suspend operations when sanitation failures are identified and when serious food safety risks are identified.

SHIFT TIME: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Operational Activities and Sanitation Support
Knowledge of and ensures compliance with CFIA /GFSI & Health & Safety Regulations, Company policies and standard operating procedures regarding food safety programs relating to pre-operational and sanitation activities
Assists with the development, implementation, maintenance and verification of the sanitation manual and pre-operational activities
Ensures documentation and resolution of deviations originating from equipment tear down, sanitation and equipment re-assembly as it relates to pre-operational and sanitation activities.
Notes poor practices of sanitation team and poor conditions of sanitation tools and equipment such as hoses on the floor or fraying etc.
Notes poor premises and equipment conditions and issue work orders for repairs
Conducts ATP, Protein and allergen swabbing and sampling as applicable to pre-operational inspection and approval.
Prepare all samples for Lab submission including paperwork.
Data entry of inspection results daily into a pre-op log
Identifies trends related to pre-operational and sanitation performance, through sanitation scorecards and rewash logs, and communicating trends to management
Maintains the environmental monitoring, including record completion and trending of results
Must be able to work under pressure to get equipment and rooms released for production on schedule daily
Must be cooperative with and lead sanitation employees to complete the re-cleaning as needed daily
Reporting of trend analysis to the QA Manager and Sanitation Manager weekly.
Attend weekly sanitation meetings.
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional work ethic with a attention to detail
Able to prioritize multiple obligations, and manage time effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide direct and lead people
Demonstrate initiative – seek further understanding and utilize resources available
Ability to work effectively as a team member and individually
Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office systems
Must work with minimal supervision
Adaptable to change, handles pressure well, adjusts plans to meet changing demands
Accepts accountability, stays focused under pressure
Meets attendance/punctuality requirements
Makes decisions systematically, under pressure and can make difficult/unpopular

Education:

Food related sciences and or technology Diploma or University degree.

Experience:

Previous pre-op experience desirable
Previous Quality Assurance role
Working knowledge of HACCP and GFSI systems and applicable regulatory agencies

Working Environment:

Varying schedule with overtime required, work on weekends and other shifts required
Work on the plant floor in a cold environment with slippery floors
Tolerant of working with raw meat products
Must be capable of the physical job requirements – standing, climbing ladders, maneuvering under and over equipment safely.
Must be able to work to tight timelines effectively

Safety Responsibilities:

Responsible for Food Safety in the Plant
Responsible for reporting all food safety or health hazards they become aware of
Responsible for working in a safe manner as per company policies and procedures

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

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