SQF Technician

SQF Technician

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Position Summary: 

The SQF Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the Hamilton Building by preventing product contamination (including biological, chemical and physical) through cleaning, organizing, maintaining and auditing activities that are performed in production areas as required and prescribed in the SQF GMP Audit Sheet, SQF Sanitation Checklist. SQF SWIs and Maintenance GMP as prescribed.  This role includes performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and disinfecting surfaces, emptying and cleaning trash containers, restocking supplies and identifying any repairs needed.  This position reports to the Hamilton Maintenance Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Informs Maintenance Manager of all repairs of maintenance issues and structural problems throughout the facility.

• Completes a daily/nightly cleaning checklist to ensure all areas and equipment are ready to meet pre operations goals established by SQF GMP/SWI.

• Reports all GMP/SWI/SQF misses following the requirements through continuous daily inspections.

• Sanitation Technician will receive and follow QA Training to have a better understanding of the SQF requirements to enable completion of tasks assigned.

• Sanitation Technician will receive and follow in all areas of Sanitation Department including the Janitorial areas.

• Completing training in chemical usage for janitorial and sanitation tasks.

• Janitorial tasks such as cleaning all restrooms, breakroom, main hallways, production floor, warehouse, and areas assigned including outside the facility.

• Complete training on Master Sanitation Schedule / GMP Audit Sheet.

• Support production and quality team through sanitation efforts and initiatives.

• Inform immediate supervisors of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in scheduled items or production on the floor.

• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

• Attend departmental meetings as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 1–2 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience required.

• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP programs strongly desired.

• Prior Scissor Lift experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. 

• Incumbent constantly required to walk, stand, grasp, reach, push/pull, bend, stoop, twisting and use of manual dexterity for prolonged periods of time

• Must be comfortable operating a Scissor Lift with heights up to 30 feet.

• Incumbent regularly required to hear, speak, and use color vision

• Incumbent is regularly required to carry and lift up to 75lbs.

• Work with rotating equipment, hazardous equipment, and safety sensitive equipment.

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays

• Starting 2 weeks' vacation at an accrued rate

• Paid sick/personal days

• Teladoc – Telemedicine*

• Life insurance*

• Long term disability insurance*

• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*

• Vision*

• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

• Short term disability*

• Voluntary life insurance*

• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits: 

• Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

About Us:

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America's leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation's leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company's rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn't it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say "we make that label"

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.

We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Hourly Non-Exempt 

Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour based on experience