Sanitation Technician

From humble beginnings, one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&S’s history with the new age of artisan craft, creating a one-of-a- kind brand and experience, giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it, touch it, and taste it, to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors, we’re dedicated to you and your “Kneads,” whether that’s a coffee to go, or meeting with colleagues, we are here to provide a space of comfort, a space that can unleash your creativity, and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

·           Keep all equipment and facilities available for use with maximum uptime.

·           Work closely with production team to make sure their needs and the needs of customers are met.

·           Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to sanitation and maintain a safe working environment.

·           Manage and enforce all safety programs and related training, including chemical handling.

·           Plans and manages a master sanitation schedule in accordance with governmental, Company, and customer standards utilizing industry best-practices to include all internal and external systems and areas.

·           Schedule, assign, continuously improve, and follow up on all sanitation tasks.

·           Utilize CMMS (Limble) software for universal asset management.

·           Knowledge in SQF, PCQI, GFSI, BRC, OSHA, FDA and USDA,

·           Work with maintenance and operations to make sure scheduled shutdowns are effective for all departments.

·           Organize and maintain inventories of chemicals, tools, and supplies.

·           Manage all sanitation purchasing and contractors.

·           Formulates chemical concentrations such as general cleaner and sanitizers.

·           Plans and manages insect/pest control program with support from outside agencies.

·           Manages facility waste, edible waste, oil waste, and recycling programs.

·           Develops and maintains applicable records (EPA, etc.).

·           Troubleshoot equipment issues.

·           Responsible for hiring and training sanitation technicians on multiple shifts.

·           Work with sanitation personnel individually to help them learn, improve, and grow in their careers.

·           Facilitate training programs for all sanitation employees.

·           Participation in staff meetings, operations shift meetings, as well as safety and food safety meetings and inspections may be required.

·           Must be willing and able to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

·           Other related duties as assigned.

·           Minimum of six years’ experience in sanitation and/or maintenance and in leadership roles. Food industry experience is preferred: Bakery, kitchen, and facility management.

·           Must possess strong people-focused leadership qualities, with previous successful leadership and management experience.

·           Eager to learn and continuously improve.

·           High school diploma or equivalent. College degree, college-level coursework, technical and continuing education encouraged.

·           Maintain Food Service Manager Certification through Baltimore city and other licenses as required by the State, County, City or industry.

·           Proficiency in office software, CMMS (Limble).

·           Strong mechanical skills, aptitude, and troubleshooting ability.

·           Demonstrated knowledge in pest control and other food manufacturing facility requirements.

Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments. Physically capable of moving to all areas of the facility. Must be capable of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling as required in a production operation. Able to climb ladders, crawl under equipment and work in tight spaces