Sanitation Technician

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Fort Gibson (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

12 paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is looking for a Sanitation Technician for their Fort Gibson, Oklahoma location. The role emphasizes maintaining hygiene and compliance throughout the production plant. Responsibilities include adhering to health standards, sanitizing equipment, and conducting thorough cleaning processes.

Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma and at least a year of experience in sanitation within a warehouse. The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance across all areas of the facility.
• Adhere to health and safety policies/procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Sanitize and maintain production equipment ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mobile cleaning equipment

Job description

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician for our warehouse and production plant. The role focuses on maintaining hygiene, safety, and compliance across all areas of the facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by company, customer, and/or governing bodies (FDA, SQF, etc).
• Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow necessary lock out/tag out procedures when doing so.
• Use equipment cleaning chemicals and follow chemical usage and safety as indicated by the labels for application.
• Sanitize, foam, scrub and rinse production equipment ensuring that all areas meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards including but not limited to:
• CIP and sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment such as containers rinsers, warmers, and pasteurizers.
• Clean and sanitize all conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails.
• Clean and sanitize floors and drains.
• Clean ceilings and walls in production areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint, and any other debris removal.
• Clean ceilings and walls in warehouse areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint and any other debris removal.
• Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition.
• 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 as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners.
• General cleaning of office area.
• Verify and validate sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection and chemical concentration testing.
• Confirm proper sanitation by monitoring printouts of CIP systems or manual documentation.
• Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly.
• Ensure that minimum downtime is experienced during sanitation and pre‑operational inspections.
• Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure the proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule daily.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to read and understand chemical technical data sheets.
• 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.

Competencies

• Safety and Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and other relevant safety regulations.
• Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations if applicable).
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times.
• Problem Solving Skills: Creative thinking to develop and implement effective cleaning strategies.
• Teamwork: Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co‑workers.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment; operating mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work environment: Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can be very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit regularly.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs.) frequently.
• Carry weight, lift, walk, drive, climb stairs or ladders frequently.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off.
• Well‑being benefits.
• Discount and total reward programs.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.