Sanitation Technician — Food Plant Cleaning & Compliance

westrockcoffeeinternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Sanitation Technologist I to support GMP sanitation of equipment and facilities, batch cleaning chemicals, and maintain sanitation records to meet regulatory and SQF Level 3 standards. The role reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and has no direct reports.

You will maintain MSS records, monitor CIP chemical inventories, perform minor PMs, and ensure all cleaning equipment is labeled; collaborate with teams to drive a culture of food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to lead, train others, and promote a positive culture.
• Willingness to collaborate across departments to reach goals.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced setting with multiple tasks.
• Teamwork, honesty, and personal accountability are expected.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to follow specifications and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sanitation, equipment and facility cleaning programs and documentation are completed according to policy and guidelines.
• Maintains the housekeeping and cleanliness of the production facility.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, floor scrubbers, buckets, scrub pads and foaming equipment.
• Monitors CIP chemical inventory and informs when supplies are needed.
• Completes master sanitation schedule (MSS) records for audits.
• Performs minor PMs on sanitation equipment to ensure proper function.
• Ensures cleaning equipment is properly labeled.
• Reports food safety/sanitation issues to the supervisor.
• Collaborates with sanitation teammates and other departments to ensure daily compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training skills

Cultural fit / Values

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Follow procedures

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Sanitation Technologist I to support GMP sanitation of equipment and facilities, batch cleaning chemicals, and maintain sanitation records to meet regulatory and SQF Level 3 standards. The role reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and has no direct reports.

You will maintain MSS records, monitor CIP chemical inventories, perform minor PMs, and ensure all cleaning equipment is labeled; collaborate with teams to drive a culture of food safety and quality.