Job Information
Natural Grocers Sanitation QA Technician Lead in Golden, Colorado
Overview
Job Summary
The Food Safety Sanitation Lead Technician position is a working lead responsible for overseeing and assisting with timely cleaning of production equipment, parts, utensils, and other areas of the Natural Grocers Distribution Center. This position will be responsible for following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and GMPs, and for ensuring the sanitation team does the same. The FS Sanitation Lead Technician will be required to train new employees in the department; ensure duties are completed on time to keep production on schedule; perform post clean inspections; maintain inventory of sanitation supplies; participate in facility audits; and complete all required documentation
Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Familiar with bulk production schedules and product change-overs requiring immediate attention to machines
Knowledge of different types of bagging systems used, equipment change parts per machine, and the product setup requirements
Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule
Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment
Ensures containers, tubs and utensils are cleaned and ready for production
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
Operates floor scrubber, pallet jack, and scissor lift equipment as needed
Maintains dust control in the production areas
Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs
Keeps grounds free of litter and debris
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
Lead Responsibilities
Coordinates work schedules, assigns tasks, and schedules all daily and weekly sanitation duties
Provides training of sanitation employees
Assists with creating work instructions for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of production equipment, including proper storage of equipment and parts
Verifies all sanitation duties are completed on schedule and recorded accurately; files documentation with QA department
Documents and logs inventory and usage of sanitation cleaning supplies; reports to manager for timely re-ordering of supplies
Reports all non-conformities in processes to supervisor/manager; assists in corrective and preventive actions by providing feedback to supervisors
Ensures all tasks are done in a safe manner
Participates on the Food Defense Team as part of the Food Safety Program
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be able to attain level 3 certifications in GMP and food safety
1 to 2 years of experience in food production sanitation required
Minimum 1 year team lead or supervisor experience required
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production required
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely required
Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management
Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
Flexible to schedule changes
Forklift experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs., repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on an occasional basis
Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed
Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body
Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time
(Leave Here)This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Check off on a scale of N-C what is physically and environmentally required to perform the daily tasks and job duties.
Physical Demands: N = Never
Key for Physical Demands: O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of timeC = Constant; 67-100% of time
Activity
Frequency
Activity
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Lift/Carry:Push/Pull:
Walk
X
10 lbs or lessX
15 lbs or less
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbsX
16-30 lbs
X
Stand
X
21-50 lbsX
31-50 lbs
X
Fine motor manipulations
X
51-100 lbsX
51-100 lbs
X
Gripping
X
100+ lbsX
Squat/kneel
X
Bend
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Drive:Computer:
Twist/turn
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ManualX
Data entry
X
Crawl/Climb
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AutomaticX
Use of mouse
X
Reach outward
X
Reach above chest
X
Environmental Demands: N = Never
Key for Environmental Demands: O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-75% of time C = Constant; 76-100% of timeX
Frequency
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outside workX
sharp tools/equipment
X
chemicals
X
coldX
noise
X
dust/fumes
X
heatX
contact stress
X
vibration
X
wet/humidX
heights
X
congested worksite
X
I have reviewedthis job description and have determined that it accurately reflects the position.
Manager Signature Date Crew Member Signature Date
Benefits
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Min
USD $19.00/Hr.
Max
USD $33.38/Hr.
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LocationUS-CO-Golden
CategoryDistribution Center
Job ID2021-16274
Address4403 Table Mt Dr
RateUSD $19.00/Hr.
Rate MaxUSD $33.38/Hr.