0419 - Food Safety Team Member - General Labor (Day)

Fortrex and Safe Foods are leading companies specializing in food safety solutions, operating across North America with over 10,000 dedicated team members. With their corporate headquarters based in Atlanta, GA, they maintain a strong presence in more than 250 plants throughout the region. Boasting over 50 years of experience, Fortrex and Safe Foods have built a reputation for creating long-lasting partnerships within the food processing industry. Their commitment to protecting the food supply and ensuring the health of consumers and plant team members alike is at the core of their mission. They aim to deliver on promises with integrity, collaboration, and innovation, making food safety their highest priority.

The Food Safety Sanitor position is a crucial role within this organization, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in food production processes. This role requires a meticulous and dedicated individual who can perform sanitation labor by adhering strictly to the eight steps of sanitation and all related food safety policies and procedures. Working closely with leads and management, the Food Safety Sanitor ensures that sanitation procedures are properly executed to help protect the integrity of the food supply.

This position involves a variety of physical tasks including lifting hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, often requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, aprons, and boots to ensure safety. The work environment can be challenging, often hot, cold, or wet, with shifts that may vary depending on the location. The Food Safety Sanitor may also be exposed to chemicals but will always do so with the necessary safety precautions and PPE.

In addition to physical stamina, this role demands safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions precisely. Teamwork and accountability are vital, as the individual must cooperate with the team to perform all duties safely and efficiently, including using lock-out tag-out procedures and other safety measures. This position not only supports the immediate food processing team but also contributes to a safer future by helping to innovate sustainable and cost-effective food safety solutions.

Fortrex and Safe Foods are proud to be equal opportunity employers and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. They foster a work environment that supports diversity and inclusion and uphold ethical standards across all operations. Those who join as Food Safety Sanitors will become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on consumer health and safety worldwide.