Sanitation Technician

Refresco Brand; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation days and sick time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a sanitation/janitorial worker to support a fast‑paced production plant. The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, PPE usage, and strict food safety practices in warehouse and production areas.

Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, cleaning conveyors and floors, maintaining sanitation records, and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed. Weekday to overnight shifts may apply; overtime could be required.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment, able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and wear PPE in warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure food quality and safety per FDA/SQF standards.
• Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow lock out/tag out procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and per labels.
• Sanitize and rinse production equipment and conveyors to meet food safety standards.
• Clean floors, ceilings, walls, drains, and related areas.
• Maintain sanitation documentation and daily Master Sanitation Schedule.

Skills

SDS literacy

Chemical datasheets

Safety protocols

Industrial cleaning machines

Problem identification

OSHA compliance

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

1 year sanitation/janitorial experience

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands.

Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions‑based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast‑moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Shift: _3 _ 10:00PM to 6:30 AM

Status: Non-Exempt

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.
• Verifies and validates 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.
• Safety and Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 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 and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment, able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, 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 get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:

• R = Rarely (0‑15%)
• O = Occasionally (16‑45%)
• F = Frequently (46‑100%)
• Stand or Sit
• X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• X
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs)
• X
• Carry weight, lift
• X
• Walking
• X
• Driving
• X
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• X

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.

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.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• 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
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• _10__ Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days, Floating Holidays, and Paid (Sick) Time Offdays in accordance with CBA and applicable law.
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, type of shift worked, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

Application deadline: 6/30/2026 (the application deadline is a good‑faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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.

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