Corporate Sanitarian

Description At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration. Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us! Corporate Sanitarian - 3rd Shift This position will support both our Oostburg and Plymouth facility location. As our Corporate Sanitarian, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing the Sanitation program at both our Plymouth and Oostburg facilities for effectiveness, efficiency, and process through training, outreach, and observation. Ensure the Sanitation Team prioritizes safety and food safety as foundational aspects within the sanitation process. Serve as the primary sanitation team expert, fostering ongoing improvement and growth through hands-on floor leadership both within the Sanitation Team and cross-functional department areas. Monitor sanitation practices for efficiency, employee practices, sanitation effectiveness, and food safety/quality risks. Create, manage, trend, and communicate sanitation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of sanitation awareness and mitigate sanitation risks in different operational areas. Conduct sanitation gap analysis, identify areas for improvement, and assist with submitting reports. Participate and oversee USDA, FDA, and WDA sanitation audits along with other sanitation audits. Develop and maintain Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), work instructions, plays, and other sanitation related duties. Create and manage sanitation skills matrix to facilitate career development of sanitation employees. Actively work on existing and new equipment installations to ensure SSOP’s are developed, trained, validated, and verified. Ensure chemical safety training is completed annually for all sanitation related employees. Serve as the main contact for the facilities' chemical supplier and oversee expenditure on chemicals and equipment. Establish and maintain a structured sanitation training program to provide comprehensive training on proper sanitation practices and procedures for all employees. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality Systems and/or Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Systems. What You Can Offer Associates Degree in Food Science or Microbiology or equivalent experience. 3-5 years experience in a sanitation role is desired, or previous experience in a management role preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good decision-making skills regarding quality standards. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Knowledge of sanitation best practices, cleaning chemicals, 7-Step Sanitation Process, and important sanitation related factors. Knowledge of food standard methods. Good organizational skills and analytical ability. Knowledge of FDA, USDA, and WDATCP standards as they relate to sanitation and food safety. Proficiency in applying principles of sanitary design. Thorough understanding of all sanitation chemicals and their uses. General understanding of at-risk microorganisms within a cheese facility. Ability to travel to both the Plymouth and Oostburg facility locations as needed. Ability to work occasional weekend and 1st shift hours as needed. What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work. To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides: A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more) Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays) Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more) Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more) Green sustainability initiatives Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven Training and development programs Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work! Continuous communication with Employees - Company App Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, chili cook-offs, company picnics, holiday party and more) Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.