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Job Description

Role Summary:

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for performing cleaning and sanitation activities throughout Carnivore Meat Company's manufacturing facility to ensure production equipment, processing areas, warehouse spaces, and facility infrastructure meet company sanitation standards and all applicable food safety and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment that supports the production of high-quality pet food products.

The Sanitation Specialist works closely with the Sanitation Lead, Production, Maintenance, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA), and Operations teams to execute daily sanitation procedures while promoting workplace safety, food safety, and operational excellence. 

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

•  Clean and sanitize production equipment, conveyors, processing lines, packaging equipment, utensils, and manufacturing work areas according to established sanitation procedures.
•  Perform cleaning of facility floors, drains, walls, ceilings, refrigeration units, warehouse areas, employee common areas, and facility infrastructure.
•  Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, FSMA regulations, and company sanitation programs.
•  Safely prepare, mix, handle, and apply cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer specifications and company procedures.
•  Disassemble and reassemble production equipment as necessary to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation.
•  Conduct visual inspections of equipment and production areas to verify cleanliness prior to production startup.
•  Assist with ATP testing, environmental monitoring, allergen cleaning verification, and other sanitation verification activities as directed.
•  Properly operate sanitation equipment including pressure washers, foamers, floor scrubbers, chemical dispensing systems, and other cleaning tools.
•  Remove waste materials and maintain clean, organized work areas throughout the facility.
•  Maintain sanitation logs, cleaning records, chemical usage documentation, and other required records accurately and completely.
•  Report equipment damage, maintenance concerns, sanitation deficiencies, or chemical issues to the Sanitation Lead.
•  Maintain sanitation supply inventories and notify leadership when supplies require replenishment.
•  Support internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and food safety initiatives.
•  Identify and immediately report food safety hazards, sanitation concerns, quality issues, or employee safety risks to the Sanitation Lead and FSQA personnel.
•  Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Weekend Driver is responsible for safely transporting raw materials and finished goods between company facilities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and reliability. This role ensures timely deliveries and pickups, performs routine vehicle inspections, and assists with loading and unloading activities as needed. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred but not required. The Weekend Driver will work closely with facility teams to support weekend operations and represent the company with integrity and a strong commitment to safety.

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Safely transport raw materials and finished goods between the Company's facilities while following all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Operate a forklift to assist with the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers as needed.
• Properly secure cargo to prevent damage or loss during transport.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and transportation documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) when required.
• Monitor and report any issues related to the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to the Director of Quality Assurance or executive leadership team while maintaining strict adherence to FSMS requirements.
• Communicate effectively with facility personnel and leadership regarding delivery schedules, delays, or operational concerns.
• Complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities as directed, regardless of job level, to support overall business operations.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Class A CDL preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to become certified.
• Familiarity with transportation-related documents such as Bills of Lading (BOLs) preferred.
• Previous experience operating commercial vehicles, box trucks, or delivery vehicles is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of transportation safety practices and company policies.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections and identify potential maintenance concerns.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and perform a variety of tasks as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety, product integrity, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Operations Supervisor 

Travel Requirements: None 

Work Location: Green Bay, WI (Ontario or Vital Place Plant)

Role Summary:

An Operations Associate plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day operational functions in various departments on the plant floor. These positions may be responsible for managing incoming materials through cold processing, freeze drying, packaging, and warehousing amongst other various tasks. The role is essential for ensuring efficient processes are maintained within scope of job duties while upholding the highest standard of safety and quality. 

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Operations Associates may be assigned to various departments within the production and warehousing plants. General duties may include: 

Cold Processing:

Prepare pet food products by measuring, weighing, and placing them on trays, then loading trays onto carts and labeling accordingly. Complete production paperwork and follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Freeze Dry:

Responsible for handling and moving product carts, operating freeze dryers, inspecting product quality, and maintaining accurate production records. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed. 

Packaging:

Responsible for packaging pet food into bags, boxes, and other containers according to weight and quantity specifications. Duties include labeling packages, stacking boxes on pallets, scanning and wrapping pallets, and using a pallet jack for movement. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Warehouse:

Operates forklifts and other equipment to receive, inspect, and record incoming deliveries while maintaining accurate shipment logs. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, handles shipping-related issues, and keeps the warehouse clean, safe, and organized. You will follow all safety and food quality standards while supporting various production tasks and assisting other departments as needed.

Operations Associates will be assigned a specific role within the plant and may be required to fill job duties of other areas as business needs require.