Internal Sanitation

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a sanitation-focused employee to maintain clean and sanitary production areas in accordance with federal, state, and company guidelines. Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, micro-analysis sampling, start-up operations, and maintaining sanitation logs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math and chemical safety knowledge, and teamwork in a wet environment. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of production or janitorial experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and chemical safety preferred.
• GMP background preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Good written and oral communication; ability to follow procedures.
• Read and understand chemical use instructions and precautions.
• Work in a team; comfortable in a wet environment; safety-focused.
• Able to work hours necessary to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Internally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Externally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Cleans non-processing equipment.
• Obtains samples for micro-analysis.
• Operates Microblend for morning start-up.
• Maintains sanitation logs and reports to document plant and equipment cleaning.
• Removes trash from areas inside the filling enclosure and work stations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift certification

GMP knowledge

Chemical safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE

Floor scrubber

Foaming equipment

Brushes and brooms

Squeegees

Calculator

Clean-In-Place (CIP) equipment

Chemical dispensing equipment

Forklift

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

Assures that products are manufactured in a clean and sanitary environment that complies with federal, state, and PCNA guidelines.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Internally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Externally cleans and sanitizes processing equipment.
• Cleans non-processing equipment.
• Obtains samples for micro-analysis.
• Operates Microblend for morning start-up.
• Maintains sanitation logs and reports to document plant and equipment cleaning.
• Removes trash from areas inside the filling enclosure, in the plant from sweeping the floors, and work stations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in production or janitorial experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and chemical safety preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices background preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.
• Good written and oral communication, ability to follow written procedures, ability to read and understand chemical use instructions and precautions, enjoy working off shifts in a wet environment, attention to detail, and safety.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions

Diversified and complex job requiring continuous and sustained mental effort and alertness or very close work requiring constant visual attention.

Physical Functions

Frequently (34%-66%) required to walk, climb, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to sit.

Equipment Used

Personal protective equipment (PPE), Floor scrubber, Foaming equipment, Brushes, brooms, squeegees, Calculator, Chemical dispensing equipment, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) equipment., and forklift.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.