Sanitation Specialist

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results.

A structured work environment:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with 7% company contributions

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Salary range 004: $69,500 - $89,600 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position)

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for leadership, development, and continuous improvement of the site Sanitation Program. The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the program. The Specialist will ensure that all food safety and quality requirements are met according to site food safety plan, Corporate Sanitation policies and regulatory requirements. As the site sanitation technical expert, the Specialist will document standard and best practices in sanitation across the plant, provide training on sanitation processes and programs, development and technical support for site employees, and drive continuous improvement.

• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of all Master Sanitation Schedule activities in the facility including SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure) development and validation

• Work with Production Supervisors, Managers and hourly employees to maximize department efficiency and drive continuous improvement

• Collaborate with cross functional teams from Corporate Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance' representing the Sanitation department and providing technical input

• Oversee environmental and pathogen monitoring programs, monitor programs closely for compliance and develop actions for continuous improvement

• Primary responsibility for the pest control program, waste management program, utility chemicals, and supporting QA/QC on the environmental monitoring program at the site

• Order and maintain inventory of facility operating supplies including sanitation chemicals, safety equipment, PPE, Janitorial supplies and cleaning equipment

• Track and monitor agreed upon savings per contractual agreement with suppliers

• Keep abreast of new technologies and practices in sanitation for its site

• Evaluate supplier performance, adherence to commitments per contract and address non-performance

• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as needed

The expected level of standards:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 3 years of sanitation experience in the food manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of food facility sanitation practices and manufacturing processes.

• Understanding of sanitary equipment design and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, PCQI, regulatory requirements).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels and external stakeholders.

• Proven leadership ability within a cross-functional plant or operations team.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.

• Commitment to fostering a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

• Ability to lead by example, coach, and develop team members in a high-performance environment.

A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.