Food Plant Sanitation Services in North America

We go beyond standard cleaning services to provide food manufacturers with unparalleled value and solutions tailored to their unique needs:

Unmatched Industry Expertise – Our sanitation teams are highly trained in food safety protocols, GMPs, inspection, hazard analysis, and compliance with FDA, USDA, CFIA, BRC, SQF, and other industry regulations.
Real-Time Data & Transparency – Leveraging advanced technology, we provide real-time tracking and reporting of sanitation performance, ensuring full transparency and accountability.
Audit-Ready Programs – We help food manufacturers prepare for regulatory inspections with thorough documentation and adherence to best practices.
People & Talent Retention – Our commitment to employee well-being, ongoing training, and professional growth reduces turnover and ensures a skilled, experienced workforce.

Best-in-class cleaning programs focus on several key areas to protect sanitation personnel:

PPE: Proper gear to prevent injuries.

Safety Protocols: Safe handling of tools and chemicals.

Training: Ongoing education on safety and emergencies.

Personnel Hygiene: Handwashing, clean uniforms, hair/beard nets, and health checks.

Equipment: Regular cleaning and sanitizing to prevent cross-contamination.

Records: Documenting procedures and schedules for compliance and traceability.

Tailored Food Sanitation Solutions: Risk-Based Approaches for Every Food Sector

Different food production environments require customized sanitation solutions.

Our services offer customized sanitation solutions designed for your specific equipment and environment, ensuring optimal hygiene standards and regulatory compliance. From meat and poultry processing to dairy, bakery, and produce facilities, we provide comprehensive risk-based solutions for all sectors of the food industry.

Food safety & sanitation services

Consulting

Sanitation Program Development
Creating Comprehensive sanitation programs tailored to specific manufacturing processes.
Risk Assessment
Identifying potential contamination risks and implementing preventative measures.
Audit Preparation
Assisting with Preparation for internal and external audits (BRC, SQF, FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.)
Equipment Sanitary Design
Consulting on equipment sanitary design issues.
Training and Education
Providing training for staff on proper sanitation practices and protocols.

Issues Resolved

Records & Documentation

Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Detailed instructions on cleaning and sanitizing food manufacturing equipment and environments.
Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS)
Documenting the tasks, required frequency, and task completion.
Chemical Documentation
Documentation includes the approved chemical list, SDS, allergen letter, letter of guarantee, efficacy data, and titration records.
Training Records
Training is conducted for Food Safety, Sanitation, SSOP specific training, Safety, and Quality Aspects of each role.
Verification Records
Documentation of verification activities to ensure the sanitation activities were complete to standard.
Corrective Action Reports
Documentation of actions taken to address any non-conformances during pre-operational inspections, as well as internal and external audits.

Sanitation

GMP Production Areas: Delivering best-in-class cleaning programs to ensure strict compliance with sanitary standards.

Employee Facilities and Common Areas: Providing top-tier janitorial services that follow all the food regulatory requirements.

Outside Building and Grounds: Implementing superior cleaning programs to maintain the exterior areas, preventing contamination and enhancing the overall appearance.

Remediation

Project Work
Coordinating and executing specialized sanitation projects to enhance facility cleanliness.
Mold Remediation
Identifying, removing, and providing guidance on preventing mold growth to ensure a safe environment.
Contamination Cleanup
Efficiently eliminating contaminants to restore food safety in food manufacturing environments.
Emergency Support
Providing rapid response services for urgent sanitation and contamination issues.

Our 8 steps
of Sanitization

Supported Audits

We support a wide range of industry audits, ensuring your facility is always ready for regulatory and customer-driven inspections:

BRC
SQF
USDA/FSIS
FDA/FSMA
Organic
CTS
AIB
CFIA
Internal, External and Customer Audits

Meet Our Team

Chris Wilson

SVP, Food Sanitation Services (USA and Canada)

Korrin Doyle

Director of Business Development,  Food Division

Belal Orra

Sr. Vice President

Jonathan Sauze

Vice President of Risk & Safety

Mike Cadotte

Vice President of Quality Assurance Business Services Group - US

Chris Wilson, Senior VP Operations, Food Division

With over 35 years of experience in agriculture-related industries and more than 26 years dedicated to food production, food safety, and sanitation, Chris Wilson is a recognized leader in the field. As Senior Vice President of GDI Food Sanitation Services, he brings a deep understanding of the complexities of food industry sanitation across both wet and dry environments.

Chris’s extensive expertise allows him to anticipate and address the unique challenges faced by food production facilities. He and his team are committed to developing and maintaining best-in-class sanitation programs that meet the rigorous standards of CFIA, FDA, and USDA-regulated environments. Through his leadership, GDI Food Sanitation Services continues to provide trusted, compliant, and effective solutions for clients across North America.

Korrin Doyle, Director of Business Development, Food Division

Korrin Doyle, a seasoned Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation expert, brings over 15 years of experience in ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and food safety. With a background in Biology and Microbiology, Korrin is known for implementing comprehensive Quality and Sanitation Programs and Protocols that comply with industry regulations.

During the 15+ years, Korrin has spent much of her time leading and developing leaders and teams in Quality, Food Safety and Sanitation. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Korrin holds HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense & Crisis Management, and SQF Advanced Practitioner certifications. She holds memberships with ASQ, IAFP and GAFP, and participates in various food safety professional groups. She also has vast experience with leading and participating in FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC and Customer Audit schemes.

With a focus on mentoring and developing talent within the industry, Korrin remains dedicated to empowering others to uphold the highest standards of quality, food safety, and sanitation.

Belal Orra, Executive Vice President, Food Sanitation

Belal Orra brings over a decade of hands-on experience and leadership in food plant sanitation to his role as Executive Vice President of GDI Ainsworth’s Food Sanitation division. Starting his career with GDI Ainsworth as a night shift Sanitation Supervisor at a Kellogg’s facility, Belal has grown through the ranks—most recently serving as Senior Vice President before his promotion in 2024.

Belal has overseen large portfolios of manufacturing plants across North America, leading initiatives in food safety, operational excellence, employee development, and cost optimization. He plays a critical role in the strategic growth and operational oversight of GDI Ainsworth’s sanitation services across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring our clients benefit from both deep industry expertise and reliable, high-quality service.

Jonathan Sauze – Vice President of Risk & Safety

Jonathan Sauze has 16 years of combined hands-on and managerial experience in Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, Quality, and Risk Management in manufacturing, transportation, and facility services. Jonathan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Lead Auditor for ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015. Areas of expertise include Environmental & Safety Management, Program/Project Management, Inspections & Auditing, OSHA/ISO Standards & Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Behavior-Based Safety, Safety Management Systems, Continuous Improvement, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Waste Management, Partnership Management, Strategy Planning, and Claim Management. As VP of Risk & Safety for GDI US, Jonathan leads the development and execution of H&S initiatives in partnership with the field operation team to promote a workplace safety culture. This includes developing, implementing, and coordinating H&S programs and policies to ensure corporate goals attainment as well as compliance with all applicable regulations.

Mike Cadotte – Vice President of Quality Assurance – Business Services Group - US

Mike Cadotte has 30 years of experience with GDI Ainsworth and is a systems process professional who developed, installed, and has maintained GDI Ainsworth’s various quality certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and CIMS standards. Mike’s dedication to process control and total quality management has been a decades-long pursuit at GDI Ainsworth. Mike oversees all quality programs for the US and leads GDI Ainsworth’s global ESG effort as well. Mike has developed GDI Ainsworth’s subject matter expert team initiatives that includes the GxP-Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert Team with the direct intent to not only maintain solid process, procedure, and quality service delivery controls in that vertical but continue to build, learn, and grow GDI Ainsworth’s understanding of GxP-Life Sciences so as to continually maintain the highest level of excellence in the industry.

Why Partner with GDI?

Expertise:
Our team of trained professionals has extensive knowledge of food safety regulations and Sanitation best practices.
Customization:
We understand that no two facilities are the same. We tailor a sanitation solution that aligns with your unique facility challenges and requirements.
Innovation:
We employ cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly cleaning agents to ensure effective sanitation without compromising environmental health.
Quality and Compliance:
Our services are designed to meet and exceed standards set by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, USDA, and CFIA, while ensuring exceptional quality in every aspect of our sanitation processes.