Sanitation Technologist Alpha Panama

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee seeks a Sanitation Technologist I in Conway, AR to lead cleaning of equipment and facilities, prepare and batch cleaning chemicals, and maintain sanitation records to meet SQF level 3 cleanliness.

You will work with the Sanitation Supervisor to drive plant safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement programs, ensuring compliance with food safety and environmental laws; this role has no direct reports and relies on precise documentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Promotes a positive culture and Westrock Coffee values.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Follow specifications and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sanitation, equipment and facility cleaning programs and documentation are completed according to policy and guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of the production facility.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment (brooms, mops, floor scrubbers, etc.).
• Monitor inventory of cleaning chemicals and notify when supplies are needed.
• Complete Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) records for audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership & training

Attention to safety

Multi-tasking

Following procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Sanitation Technologist I will facilitate and execute the cleaning of equipment and facilities, prepare and batch industrial cleaning chemicals, and operate Sanitation Technologist programs and correctly manage cleaning records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory, food safety, and environmental laws. The candidate will work directly with Sanitation Supervisor to manage plant safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement programs to ensure that the facility is maintained at SQF level 3 standards for cleanliness. This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Job Duties :

• Ensure all sanitation, equipment and facility cleaning programs and documentation are completed according to policy and guidelines.
• Ensures the housekeeping and cleanliness of the production facility.
• Ability to use and maintain various types of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, floor scrubbers, buckets, scrub pads and foaming equipment.
• Monitors and reports on the inventory of CIP and other Sanitation cleaning chemicals, and other cleaning tools. Informs CIP tech, Supervisor, or Manager when additional supplies needed.
• Efficiently completes tasks and duties as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS).
• Performs MINOR PMs on sanitation equipment to ensure the equipment is functioning properly.
• Ensures ALL cleaning equipment including pump sprayers, foaming unit, sinks, etcetera are properly labeled.
• Complete master sanitation schedule (MSS) records in a manner to support internal and 3rd party audits to help ensure compliance.
• Reports all food safety/sanitation issues to the Sanitation and QA Supervisor.
• Collaborates with Sanitation teammates and other departments to ensure daily compliance in sanitation and help ensure guidelines are followed throughout the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled