Sanitation Technical Writer

Actalent - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an operationally minded and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support the Sanitation Department at our food manufacturing facility. The Technical Writer will play a crucial role in the standardization, development, and communication of sanitation programs and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to drive continual improvement in our cleaning and sanitation processes. This position requires work experience in the development of technical documents, a strong understanding of sanitation programs in food manufacturing, and the ability to translate technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation. The Technical Writer will communicate with Sanitation, Quality Assurance, and Operations Management to develop a working knowledge of the facility's current sanitation programs, key improvement priorities, and continual improvement action plans. They will be responsible for developing, revising, and communicating updated Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) for cleaning and sanitation programs in an FDA-regulated food manufacturing facility. Additionally, the Technical Writer will review, organize, and file completed sanitation forms and records, supporting Sanitation Management in the execution of continual improvement initiatives for sanitation programs, processes, and documentation. Collaboration with hourly Sanitation and Production staff is essential to support the implementation of new or updated SSOPs using hands-on training, One Point Lessons (OPLs), and Visual Work Instructions (VWIs). The Technical Writer will maintain a variety of forms and records for sanitation programs, including daily cleaning records, Clean-In-Place (CIP) system documentation, and the facility's Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Periodic audits of completed sanitation documentation will be conducted to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, and internal company requirements. Other administrative duties may also be assigned to support Sanitation Management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Sanitation, Quality Assurance, and Operations Management to develop a working knowledge of the facility's current sanitation programs, key improvement priorities, and continual improvement action plans.
• Develop, revise, and communicate updated Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) for cleaning and sanitation programs in an FDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
• Review, organize, and file completed sanitation forms and records.
• Support Sanitation Management in the execution of continual improvement initiatives for sanitation programs, processes, and documentation.
• Collaborate with hourly Sanitation and Production staff to support the implementation of new or updated SSOPs using hands-on training, One Point Lessons (OPLs), and Visual Work Instructions (VWIs).
• Maintain a variety of forms and records for sanitation programs, including daily cleaning records, Clean-In-Place (CIP) system documentation, and the facility's Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Conduct periodic audits of completed sanitation documentation, as assigned, to ensure it is complete and accurate to satisfy all applicable regulatory, customer, and internal company requirements.
• Conduct other administrative duties, as assigned, to support Sanitation Management.

Requirements

• Technical writing experience in a manufacturing setting
• AS or BS in STEM and/or experience in a manufacturing setting
• Detail-oriented
• Operationally minded
• Ability to translate technical information into clear documentation
• Strong communication skills