Sanitation Operator

Niagara Water•Temple, 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 role reports to the Sanitation Lead. It involves cleaning and sanitizing production lines, inspecting processes and products, documenting sanitation, quality, and production information, and helping address sanitation, food safety, and quality issues. The operator also provides environmental oversight of sanitation processes and reports potential wastewater or discharge issues to the QA Manager. The role requires adherence to company and plant safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standards. Operators work across assigned cleaning and sanitation areas, troubleshoot minor issues, maintain housekeeping, and attend work regularly and predictably. The schedule requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand. 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 as production demand dictates.

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.
High school diploma in an applied science field or another related field.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize production lines and ensure products meet Niagara’s 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 facility cleaning and sanitation procedures, policies, and recordkeeping.
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.
Abide by Niagara’s 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 insurance.
Vision insurance.
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.