Plant Sanitation Operator

Niagara Bottling•Lancaster, TX

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator executes sanitation procedures and standards at a bottling facility, with a primary focus on protecting food safety and beverage quality. The position reports to the Sanitation Lead. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing production lines, completing sanitation, quality, and production records, and inspecting processes and products to prevent non-conforming goods. The operator reports defects, assists with troubleshooting sanitation, food-safety, and quality issues, and provides environmental oversight of sanitation processes, informing the QA Manager of potential wastewater or discharge issues. The operator follows plant safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food-safety standards; works across assigned cleaning and sanitation areas; and maintains housekeeping in production and other assigned areas. Regular, predictable attendance is essential. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or another schedule dictated by production demand. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in cleaning or sanitation for a beverage (aseptic, hot-fill, or CSD) and/or bottled water manufacturer.
At least 2 years of experience in the position.
High school diploma in an applied science field, engineering, or another related field.
Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 4 years of experience working in the position.
At least 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Preferred high school diploma in an applied science field or another related field.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize production lines and ensure products meet company safety, quality, and throughput standards.
Complete applicable sanitation, quality, and production reports accurately.
Physically and visually inspect processes and products to prevent non-conforming goods.
Report sanitation and quality defects to appropriate team members and shift leadership.
Perform production-facility cleaning and sanitation procedures, policies, and recordkeeping.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving sanitation, food-safety, and quality issues.
Provide environmental oversight of sanitation processes and inform the QA Manager of potential wastewater or discharge issues.
Follow company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices and food-safety standards.
Work in assigned cleaning and sanitation areas and troubleshoot minor related issues.
Maintain housekeeping in production and other areas assigned by plant leadership.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.