Sanitation Technologist Bravo Panama

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets /  0

Job summary

WestRock Coffee seeks a Sanitation Technologist I to clean equipment and facilities, prepare and batch cleaning chemicals, and manage sanitation programs with proper documentation. You will work with the Sanitation Supervisor to uphold SQF Level 3 cleanliness and plant safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in manufacturing, plus strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in speaking and writing; active listening and instruction compliance.
• Strong leadership and training abilities to guide teammates.
• Ability to collaborate across operations to meet sanitation goals.
• Fast and accurate problem-solving for sanitation issues.
• Attention to proper cleaning standards and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation programs and documentation meet policy and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of production facility and equipment.
• Operate cleaning tools like floor scrubbers, mops, and foaming equipment.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning chemicals and notify supervisors when low.
• Complete Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and related records for audits.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on sanitation equipment.
• Label all cleaning equipment and keep records up to date.
• Report food safety/sanitation issues to supervisors and QA.
• Collaborate with teammates from other departments to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership and training

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Cultivate positive culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

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