Sanitation Technologist Delta Panama

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westrock Coffee value alignment

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Sanitation Technologist I to lead cleaning programs, manage chemical inventories, and ensure compliance with food safety and environmental regulations.

The role supports the Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining SQF level 3 cleanliness, participates in continuous improvement, and ensures proper labeling of all cleaning equipment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 to promote Westrock Coffee values.
• Ability to collaborate with all parts of the operation to achieve goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work in a team environment with honest communication and accountability.
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to follow specifications and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sanitation, equipment and facility cleaning programs and documentation are completed according to policy and guidelines.
• Ensure the housekeeping and cleanliness of the production facility.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, floor scrubbers, buckets, scrub pads and foaming equipment.
• Monitor and report inventory of CIP and other sanitation cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Complete Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) records for audits.
• Perform minor PMs on sanitation equipment.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is properly labeled.
• Collaborate with Sanitation teammates and other departments to ensure daily compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Floor scrubbers

Buckets

Scrub pads

Foaming 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