Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented
and highly organized Production Hygienist to join our
team. The primary objective of this role is to ensure that the production
facility and potwash hygiene quality is maintained, following Food Safety and
H&S standards at all times.
Key Activities &
Responsibilities:
Hygiene Standards Compliance:
- Ensure that all production
areas meet company hygiene standards and comply with relevant health and
safety regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections
of production equipment and facilities to identify hygiene risks.
- Ensure that all related
paperwork is thoroughly and accurately completed in line with the company
procedures and policies.
Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols:
- Develop and implement daily
cleaning schedules for production areas, ensuring regular and thorough
cleaning of machinery, tools, and workspaces.
- Maintain cleanliness of
processing equipment and production areas at the required standards and
within SOPs.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Perform daily hygiene audits
and inspections, recording and reporting any hygiene breaches or potential
hazards.
- Maintain accurate records of
cleaning and sanitation activities for auditing and quality assurance
purposes.
- Prepare and present hygiene
performance reports to management, recommending improvements where
necessary.
- Update staff regularly on
any changes to hygiene standards, procedures, or regulations.
Inventory and Supplies
Management
- Ensure an adequate stock of
cleaning materials, sanitizers, and protective equipment, and reorder
supplies as necessary.
- Handle and store cleaning
chemicals safely and according to industry regulations.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure that the
standard of your personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning
equipment is maintained and functioning correctly at all
times.
- Ensure production PPE,
disposables and chemicals are always available and replenished
accordingly.
Continuous Improvement:
- Work closely with quality
control and production teams to identify areas for hygiene improvement.
- Suggest and implement new
cleaning technologies, methods, or procedures to enhance efficiency and
safety.
Key Attributes:
- Must be able to commit to
flexible working shift patterns as and when the job demands.
- Ability to follow written
and spoken instructions.
- Have a good understanding of
Health and Safety requirements and adhere to them at all times.
- Able to work effectively
under pressure and prioritise tasks.