Sanitation Technician — SQF Cleaning & Compliance

Westrock Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee in Conway, AR is seeking a Janitorial Technician responsible for cleaning equipment and facilities, titrating cleaning chemicals, and maintaining records to support SQF level 3 standards. You will work with the Sanitation Supervisor to manage plant safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement programs.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to operate sanitation equipment and follow procedures while contributing to a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively including speaking, writing, active listening and taking instructions.
• Good leadership and training skills.
• Ability and willingness to promote and support a positive culture and follow Westrock Coffee values.
• Ability to collaborate with all parts of the operation to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow specifications and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sanitation, equipment and facility cleaning programs, and documentation are completed according to policy and guidelines
• Ensures the housekeeping and cleanliness of the offices, conference rooms, restrooms, breakrooms, and lobby.
• Conducts required pre-op and/or post-op inspections to ensure the facilities and equipment are clean prior to start/stop of operations
• Ensures the cleanliness the plant exterior (associate entrances, docks, dumpster areas, and QA/QC lab) and assuring trash in emptied on a timely basis
• Manages the inventory of cleaning chemicals and cleaning tools to ensure adequate supplies are always available
• Completes tasks and duties as outlined in the master sanitation schedule efficiently
• Performs routine PM's on sanitation equipment to ensure the equipment is functioning properly
• Ensures ALL cleaning equipment (pump sprayers, foaming unit, sinks, etc.) are properly labeled
• Assists and participates in internal and 3rd party audits of SQF and FDA systems to help ensure compliance
• Reports all food safety/sanitation issues to the Sanitation and QA Supervisor
• Routinely collaborates with co-workers to ensure daily compliance in sanitation and help ensure guidelines are followed throughout the plant
• Operate all required equipment as required

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Westrock Coffee in Conway, AR is seeking a Janitorial Technician responsible for cleaning equipment and facilities, titrating cleaning chemicals, and maintaining records to support SQF level 3 standards. You will work with the Sanitation Supervisor to manage plant safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement programs.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to operate sanitation equipment and follow procedures while contributing to a culture of safety and quality.