Hygiene Technician

McCormick

  • Peterborough
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Hygiene TechnicianPeterboroughThe Hygiene Technician will be responsible for carrying out hygiene-related activities across the Peterborough manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with health and safety, food safety, and quality standards. This role will involve working under the guidance of the Hygiene Services Crew Lead for the planning and execution of daily tasks.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support with validation activities of production lines and CIP systems: visual assessments; microbiological, ATP and allergen swabbing; water sampling; air plates; CIP parameter assessments.
  • Primarily in charge of delivering the internal CIP process, both efficiently and effectively, without compromising H&S or food safety, including auditing of the recording system.
  • Ability to operate dedicated equipment such as cherry picker, foaming units, cleaning equipment as required.
  • Responsibility for specific specialist cleaning tasks in all areas such as the packing or processing and production areas.
  • Assist with the training of other employees in cleaning methods, as necessary.
  • Practical knowledge and application of site approved chemicals.
  • Accurately complete all necessary documentation as required.
  • Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, working within 'safe systems of work'.
  • Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
  • Have a flexible approach to work and carry out alternative duties, as and when required.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills e.g. English & Math Nonlevel / GCSE equivalent and / or equivalent work-related experience.
  • Certifications - Food Safety Level 2, HACCP Level 2; HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3.
  • Experience with closed loop CIP systems and chemical dosing.
  • Practical knowledge and experience in both high care and low care food production cleaning and sanitation with some work-related engineering experience.
  • Practical experience in the full strip down and maintenance of food production equipment including pre and post inspection documentation and personal standards auditing.
  • Ability to work autonomously, without direct supervision.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of motivation and commitment to maintain a daily high standard of work.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Willing and capable to learn new skills and an investment in personal development.
  • Willing to work in a manufacturing environment.
COMPANYCompany manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.TO APPLYAgencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.

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