Sanitation Technician II- (Advance Cleaning)

Refresco Careers • Waco, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are a solutions-based and innovative company that seeks out new challenges. This role is for a Sanitation Technician II focusing on Advance Cleaning, working the 1st shift from 7am-3:30pm.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Able to work in a multi-temperature environment, subject to outside temperatures.
• Ability to perform tasks in accordance with safety protocols to prevent accidents and contamination.
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines (e.g., pressure washers, floor scrubbers).
• Ability to identify potential sanitation issues before they become problems.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
• Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and other relevant safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA regulations if applicable).
• Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
• Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co-workers.
• Professional demeanor in interactions with colleagues and supervisors.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment.
• Able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience with facility painting, floor marking, line striping, or 5S visual workplace systems in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards.
• Determine cleaning priorities based on supervisor direction or the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow Refresco lock out/tag out procedures.
• Use sanitation chemicals according to label instructions.
• Sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment to meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards.
• Clean and sanitize conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails.
• Clean and sanitize floors and drains.
• Clean ceilings and walls in production and warehouse areas, including cobwebbing and debris removal.
• Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition.
• Perform vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping using manual or electric tools.
• Clean and sanitize auxiliary areas such as the Reverse Osmosis area.
• Clean facility building, grounds, and parking lots.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners.
• General cleaning of office areas.
• Validate sanitation effectiveness through visual inspection and chemical concentration testing.
• Utilize motorized floor scrubber.
• Conduct routine inspections of sanitization equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Confirm proper sanitation by monitoring printouts of CIP systems.
• Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly.
• Collect samples for microbiological testing when needed.
• Ensure minimum downtime during sanitation and pre-operational inspections.
• Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure proper completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule daily.
• Perform facility painting and marking tasks as assigned, including surface preparation, application of paint and coatings, and maintenance of 5S layouts, traffic lanes, curbs, safety zones, poles, and other facility markings.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED