Our Sanitation Team is an integral part of our production operations through timely and proper cleaning of all scheduled production lines and maintaining a clean production facility effectively performing all Master Sanitation schedule assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Clearing away plant debris, weeds, and trash around and behind the property, parking lot, pool area, patios, walkways, and planter boxes.
• Clean all equipment entering the washroom by written procedure (i.e., dismantle, proper protection of electrical components, clean effectively and reassemble with all guards, bolts and parts safely replaced.) The equipment should be visibly clean.
• Maintain and display a working knowledge of the proper procedure for cleaning all production lines in the Processing area.
• Perform cleaning functions using cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all dry-cleaning procedures.
• Clean up after cleaning an area or line. Maintain clean equipment & return to proper storage area.
• Attention to safety for themselves and others: checking areas of the line where others are working before starting equipment.
• Able to stop and start all conveyors and equipment in Packaging and Processing with special attention to emergency stops (E-Stop buttons).
• Knowledge to effectively complete all documentation/paperwork for work completed to support Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Understand the workings and purpose of the MSS.
• Knowledge to follow procedures and policies: Food Safety Lock Out, Cleaning and Inspection pre-operational and post cleaning, Lock/Out Tag Out procedure and Pest Sighting/Reporting procedure.
• Trained to use applicable classes of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and must maintain valid certification.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous Sanitation experience in a food production facility preferred.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work independently as well as working well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and solutions.
• Successfully complete required trainings. Training to be provided by the company in: Lock Out/Tag Out. Forklift and Scissor Operation, Confined Spaces (if applicable), Chemical Training, Plant GMP Policies and Procedures, and Allergens Awareness Training.

Please indicate your preferred shift:

• 2nd Shift (Sunday thru Thursday, 3PM to 11 PM)

This full-time position offers the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurances
• 401(k) including employer match.
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount

About Us:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritionals, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.

Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Meiji America employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.