Overall Focus: To ensure that the Ainsworth facilities meet
all Safe Quality Food Standards. Provide assistance to the Corporate
Sanitarian in the management and implementation of the Meadville facility
master cleaning schedule.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work with Corporate Sanitarian to implement the
master cleaning schedule on a daily basis o Assign daily tasks o Lay out tools/equipment
for the crews Apply pesticides as required by label Assume daily management responsibilities of Food
Safety crew Perform all sanitation for the assigned area
including facilities and equipment following the Standard Operation
Procedures and job instructions. o Inspect assigned areas on a daily basis o Work with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse supervisors
to address problems in assigned areas as well as entire facility o Perform deep cleaning of all equipment o Ensure that work is completed according to schedule Perform weekly inspection of facility and
ingredients for insect and rodent activity. Access needed supplies and track what is used
according to established methods Manages contractors to complete food safety projects
and building repairs Be proactive in detecting and correcting food
safety/maintenance problems including writing maintenance reports as
needed. Maintain constant communication with Corporate
Sanitarian and other Food Safety members Know the whereabouts of tools at all
time o Follow all lock out/tag out procedures by contacting
maintenance leads or Shift Supervisors for lockout support Ensures that the Ainsworth Food Safety program is
adhered to o Ensures that all SOPs are being followed o Informs Corporate Sanitarian of any food safety
problems o Serves as the designee for the Corporate Sanitarian
in dealing with reported food safety issues or maintenance of the SQF
system. o Reports critical food safety issues immediately to
A-Leads o Alerts Corporate Sanitarian for need to update or
modify SOPs based on needed changes to the processes Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and job
instructions o Take corrective actions when measures are out of
specification o Take and document required process, quality measures o Meet or exceed established targets Adhere to all Food Safety procedures o Follow all GMPs o Keep process areas clean and neat o Reports all infestation and rodent problems to the
Corporate Sanitarian o Ensure all buildings meet Food Safety requirements o Adheres to sanitation and chemical usage procedures o Manages contractors to complete all tasks following
all safety procedures Actively participate as a member of the Ainsworth
Safety Program o Follow all safety procedures o Report all unsafe actions and conditions Live by Ainsworth Values o Assume responsibility for self
improvement o Participate in the improvement/problem solving process o Show up to work on time o Dress appropriately o Maintain good personal hygiene o Take breaks of appropriate length and frequency
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational
objectives)
Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
Certifications/Licenses: Must have valid drivers
license; Department of Agriculture Core oo and
Category 11
CORE COMPETENCIES (Abilities required of all positions)
Insightfulness o Ability to identify key issues and relationships
based on information being communicated by a variety of resources o Making decisions based on logical assumptions combined with
factual information while keeping the organizational values and goals in
mind Passion o An understanding of the love for pets and the importance of
the pet/pet parent relationship o Enduring energy and engagement in the Ainsworth Pet
Nutrition culture o Be a brand and company evangelist Collaboration o Working and communicating appropriately and effectively
across roles and departments o Understanding and working towards the long term goals of
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition as a unified force Customer Intimate o Understanding and exceeding the customer's needs and
expectations, both externally and internally Candor o Ability to use, understand, and learn from
unreserved, honest conversations with other individuals, while still
respecting all those involved in the dialogue o Open, forthright communication that stimulates
debate and new ideas amongst a group, as well as with yourself Integrity o Does what they say they are going to do o Instills trust through actions and behaviors Change Agent o Can adjust to a new environment quickly o Accepts change as a way of life and works
proactively to adapt JOB- RELATED COMPETENCIES (Abilities required of this position)
Computer literate navigate Windows, perform data
entry Verbal and Math Skills 10th grade level Know when to ask for help Ability to work with little or no supervision Time management skills develop and adhere to a
schedule Trouble shooting skills Mechanically inclined Attention to detail (specifications) Able to follow detailed instructions Able to work a flexible work schedule and be on call
as assigned Willing to work weekends Understand the Master Cleaning Schedule Understand AINSWORTH sanitation practices and
procedures Understand all terminology for sanitation procedures Know the location of all sanitation procedures Know the appropriate application and handling
techniques for all chemicals Knowledgeable of all lock out/tag out procedures Knowledgeable of all hazardous communication
procedures Know how to clean Able to read machine manuals Understand AIB regulations, SQF requirements for
sanitation and GMPS Know safety regulations and procedures Understand how all processing equipment works Understand the manufacturing process and equipment
and how their responsibilities relate to its proper functioning Speak up when there are problems Follow up on assigned responsibilities and tasks Manage people Provide feedback on performance Teach necessary skills, safety and sanitation
practices Plan and organize work and projects Delegate tasks
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Necessary to perform essential functions of job with
or without an accommodation)
X Climb ladders and bins X Maneuver in tight spaces X Move items of 55-80 lbs. in weight from one place
to another X Stack repetitiously 60 lbs. or less X Able to differentiate between colors X Able to work in extreme temperature conditions
(very hot or very cold)
Nothing in this job description restricts managements
right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any
time
