Chemical Room Operator

JOB PURPOSE

In this role, you will be a key member of the sanitation services team.  The Chemical Room Operator is responsible for managing the Chemical Room and its products used in sanitation activities to ensure the plant is cleaned and sanitized to achieve high cleanliness levels and maintain product integrity according to the Company’s and USDA’s standards.  

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Management of the product inventory, storage, mixing, and monitoring of chemicals used in the sanitation process.
• Maintains all required records for the chemicals used in the process and evaluates data for required usage and compliance.
• Ability to perform simple titration checks to monitor chemical usage in the sanitation activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with chemicals, equipment, and the overall process.
• Collaborates with plant management on improving systems and processes that impact all sanitation activities.
• Adheres to all Company, local, state, and federal food safety and workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken and implemented when an issue is identified that the program has failed to prevent a hazard within the production process.
• Complete and thorough understanding of new and current federal, state, and local regulations that affect sanitation activities associated with food manufacturing. 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

Decision Quality

Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Manages Ambiguity

Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

 Customer Focus

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, chemistry, microbiology or a related field or equivalent or laboratory experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and mechanical systems and processes.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations, including those specific to the protein industry preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with sanitation management software and MS Office applications. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility and primarily will be on the production floor. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is primarily on the production floor and will have limited office time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment requires you to wear hearing protection at all times on the production floor. 

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork, and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work,” representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/benefits/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.