Technical Writer & Trainer Lead | Days | KanPak

Company: KanPak LLC
Location: Penn Yan
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Description TECHNICAL WRITER & TRAINER KanPak – Penn Yan, NY ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success. ABOUT THE ROLE – Technical Writer & Trainer We are seeking a skilled and detail?oriented Technical Writer & Trainer to support sanitation operations within our Penn Yan, NY facility. This role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and validating sanitation procedures, supporting sanitation activities, training sanitation staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety, GMPs, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Technical Writer & Trainer plays a key role in supporting inspection readiness, documentation accuracy, and overall sanitation effectiveness. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Coordinate sanitation activities to meet quality, food safety, regulatory, cost, and safety objectives • Enforce GMPs, food safety rules, sanitation standards, and company policies • Support readiness for state, federal, customer, and third?party inspections • Conduct sanitation validation through visual inspections, ATP testing, microbial testing, and allergen verification • Verify correct chemical usage and concentration for all sanitation processes • Ensure minimal downtime related to sanitation activities or pre?operational inspections • Complete, review, and maintain accurate sanitation documentation and records • Create, update, and validate SSOPs for equipment and facility cleaning • Support disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of processing equipment and related areas • Communicate sanitation issues, risks, or concerns with leadership and assist in resolutions • Properly use and train others on PPE related to chemical handling • Monitor chemical inventory and relocate chemicals throughout the facility as needed • Perform sanitation?related special assignments as required LEADERSHIP & TRAINING • Assign and prioritize daily sanitation tasks for the sanitation team • Partner with sanitation leadership to align on goals, direction, and KPIs • Train sanitation associates on SSOPs, documentation, sanitation procedures, and chemical?handling safety • Influence and guide cross?functional teams to support sanitation and food safety programs EQUIPMENT & TOOLS • Willingness to learn or train on forklift and scissor lift operation WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Minimum 3 years of sanitation experience preferred, not required • High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred • Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • Ability to read P&IDs and blueprints preferred • Strong computer skills • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time?management skills • Clear written and verbal communication • Strong research skills for creating accurate technical documents • High attention to detail and ability to enforce safety and hazard procedures • Leadership, coaching, and training capabilities • Mechanical and electronic aptitude • Ability to collaborate with QA, maintenance, supervisors, and engineering • Knowledge of HACCP principles preferred • Ability to train on forklift and scissor lift operation if not already certified THE SCHEDULE & SETTING • Option 1: Four 10?hour days (Sunday – Wednesday) • Option 2: Five 8?hour days (Sunday – Thursday) • Final schedule to be determined during interviews • Work performed in sanitation, processing, and general production environments • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs PAY & BENEFITS Pay Range (Base Pay): $25.00 per hour Other Compensation: May include overtime pay depending on schedule Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, FSA, EAP, and voluntary insurance options Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick time, and paid company holidays in accordance with policy and laws Additional Requirement: Applicants must submit a sample of their technical writing (examples: SOP, SSOP, work instruction, training document, etc.) To apply, click “Apply” and complete the online application. WHY JOIN US Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands. Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who: People First: At Golden State Foods, we are a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated and your ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, fostering innovation, integrity, and excellence. People Development: We invest in developing our people to prepare us all for the future. Philanthropy & Sustainability: We support charitable and sustainability initiatives across the globe. Extensive Benefits: We take a holistic approach to wellness, supporting the whole person. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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