Sanitation Operator

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator executes sanitation procedures and standards at a bottling facility, with a primary focus on ensuring sanitation systems protect the food safety and quality of the company’s beverages. The role reports to the Sanitation Lead. The operator cleans and sanitizes production lines, completes sanitation, quality, and production records, and inspects processes and products to identify and report defects. The role also assists with troubleshooting sanitation, food safety, and quality issues; provides environmental oversight of sanitation processes; and informs the QA Manager of potential wastewater or discharge concerns. The operator follows company and plant safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety Standards, and maintains housekeeping in production and other assigned areas. The schedule may involve 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, or another schedule based on production demand. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Duties and responsibilities 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 another schedule 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.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize production lines in accordance with facility procedures and standards, supporting product safety, quality, and throughput.
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 the cleaning and sanitation procedures, policies, and recordkeeping for the production facility.
Assist with 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.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
Work in assigned cleaning and sanitation areas and troubleshoot minor 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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.