Sanitation Coordinator - 3rd Shift

The coordinator gathers shift information for the nightly sanitation log, enters pre operational inspection results and pass rate data, maintains sanitation files, and follows open items through completion. The role supports compliance with the facility's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety plan, chemical control program, safety requirements, and applicable USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service expectations. This position supports sanitation leadership and does not replace the decision authority of Quality Assurance, Safety, Maintenance, or department management.

Starting pay - $28hr plus 1.50 for shift differential 

• Prepare reports, presentations, forms, labels, schedules, meeting notes, and other documents requested by sanitation leadership.

• Maintain contact lists, calendars, department files, approved templates, and shared folders so employees can locate current information.

• Assist supervisors with routine administrative work, including data entry, document distribution, supply requests, training coordination, and follow up with assigned employees.

• Track department commitments and due dates and provide timely reminders to the responsible leaders.

• Suggest practical improvements to forms, data entry, filing, communication, and recurring reporting processes.

• Perform other duties related to sanitation coordination and administrative support as assigned.

• Follow all company safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment in production and sanitation areas.

• Comply with chemical handling, labeling, storage, and Safety Data Sheet requirements. Do not mix, dispense, or handle sanitation chemicals without required training and authorization.

• Respect lockout tagout, machine guarding, elevated work, confined space, electrical, and other hazard controls that apply to the work area. Perform specialized tasks only when trained and authorized.

• Report injuries, near misses, chemical exposures, damaged equipment, uncontrolled energy, slip or trip hazards, and other unsafe conditions immediately.

• Maintain safe office and record storage practices and keep walkways, exits, and access to emergency equipment clear.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in administrative support, production coordination, sanitation, quality, or another role requiring accurate records and frequent follow up.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn company systems.

• Ability to enter and review data accurately, maintain organized files, and handle several time sensitive requests during a shift.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the judgment to route urgent issues to the correct person.

• Ability to protect confidential information and follow document control requirements.

• Ability to work the assigned sanitation schedule and adjust hours when operational needs, audits, training, or production changes require coverage.

• One to three years of experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, sanitation, quality assurance, or manufacturing administration.

• Experience maintaining SSOP, pre operational inspection, corrective action, chemical, training, or audit records.

• Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, charts, and basic trend reporting.

• Knowledge of USDA FSIS regulated operations, HACCP based food safety systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and sanitation verification concepts.

• Bilingual communication skills when useful for the facility's workforce.