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Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance

• Company paid holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

• Performance bonus potential

• 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

What you will do

Support the Company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

What you need (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 3-5 years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning for MSS completion and upcoming audits; previous experience with third-party audits

• PCQI trained or willing to complete training

• HACCP certification preferred or willing to become HACCP certified

• GFSI audit experience

• Sanitation training from a reputable establishment (e.g., Ecolab)

• Knowledge of common facility pathogens: Listeria, Salmonella, etc.

• Certified to operate a skyjack and drive a forklift

• Proven experience in a leadership/supervisory role

• Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps

• Advanced knowledge of the top down washing sequence for proper food safety

• Advanced knowledge of the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation

• Advanced knowledge of chemical usage for sanitation and titrations; proper chemical inventory and organization of SDS/chemical book

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of MSS and writing SSOPs

• Advanced CIP knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of intensified/environmental cleaning and proper procedures

• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout programs and proper usage

• Basic knowledge of ADP payroll and ability to organize work load for the department

• Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office

• Ability to prioritize work, problem solve, and identify root cause to continuously improve the department

• Proven ability to audit plant for food safety in the sanitation arena; prioritize and ensure items found in audit are completed in a timely manner

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks

• Proven ability to train others and direct a team to finish a project

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to complete work effectively and on time

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed

• Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor

• Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)

• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)

• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required

• Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’s end, and review and audit MSS

• Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing

• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are cleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS

• Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs

• Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP

• Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation

• Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed

• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner

• Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant

• Assist with third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections

• Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance for department

• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department

• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel

• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

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California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $21.00 to $28.53 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your hourly wages, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.

3rd Shift: Su, M, Th, F, Sa 10:00pm - 6:30am