Sanitation Trainer

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TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC

Occupation:

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO - 64504 Positions available: 2 Job #: 13814280

Posted:

12/09/2025

Updated:

12/09/2025

Expires:

04/30/2026 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Night/Graveyard Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Night / Graveyard Shift Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

SUMMARY:

The Sanitation Trainer is responsible for all aspects of externally sanitizing all production equipment, tools, and work areas, as well as the cleanliness of the entire plant according to a set schedule ensuring GMP and quality standards are met to maintain an efficient flow of the production process. The trainer will educate new employees to follow GMPs, operate at a level suitable of meeting FSQA standards. The trainer will ensure that safe work practices are enforced and that all Food Safety Standards are met throughout the site with the objective of minimizing pre-operational deficiencies, reducing product loss, downtime, and optimization of water and compressed air usage.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:

Other duties may be assigned. Maintain and clean all work areas throughout the entire plant. Remove excess products from the floor and dispose of them properly. Perform all functions of sanitation, including; product removal, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping, and detail cleaning. Obtain and apply the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solution to all food and non-food contact surfaces, scrub surfaces, and parts. Remove condensation from production equipment. Various other sanitation duties as assigned by the Sanitation Manager and/or the Supervisor. Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements. Informs management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which have become non-compliant with specified requirements. The effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitation process and other pre-requisite programs, including, but not limited to: Performance during dry pick-up conducted by operations and/or the cleaning company. Progress of daily and non-daily cleaning scheduled tasks. Correct application of chemicals through titration testing, drain baskets management, and water house usage. Verification of cleaning efficiency with ATP swabs and implementation of corrective actions. Verification of sanitation efficiency with Environmental Pre-Operational swab results and implementation of corrective actions. Responsible for monitoring and verifying the adequate implementation of cleaning and sanitation activities to support the pre-requisite programs (Allergen Control, Pest Control, Chemical Control, Glass and Brittle, etc.) Pre-Operational deficiencies identified by the QA department. Pre-Operational Sanitation non-compliances during USDA inspection. Trains new hires and ensures proper usage of chemicals, tools, PPE, etc. Available for questions Sanitation Technicians may have. Other duties or projects may be assigned by supervisors, managers, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelors degree is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE

Must have a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures troubleshoot deficiencies, and correct concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions provided in team meetings and/or in written, oral, diagram, and schedule formats.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant. Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration. Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood.

Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material and waste as well as fumes or airborne particles.

Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the companys changing business needs.