Refresco · 4 days ago
Sanitation Technician
Dunkirk, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $23.50/hr
1+ years expRefresco is a leading global independent beverage solutions provider, aiming to put their drinks on every table. The Sanitation Technician role involves ensuring cleanliness and safety in production environments, adhering to health and safety regulations, and maintaining sanitation standards.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by company, customer, and/or governing bodies (FDA, SQF, etc)
Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow necessary lock out/tag out procedures when doing so
Use equipment cleaning chemicals and follow chemical usage and safety as indicated by the labels for application
Sanitize, foam, scrub and rinse production equipment ensuring that all areas meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards including but not limited to:
CIP and sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment such as containers rinsers, warmers, and pasteurizers
Clean and sanitize all conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails
Clean and sanitize floors and drains
Clean ceilings and walls in production areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint, and any other debris removal
Clean ceilings and walls in warehouse areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint and any other debris removal
Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping using manual or electric tools
Clean and sanitize auxiliary areas such as the Reverse Osmosis area
Clean facility building, grounds, and parking lots as assigned
Clean and sanitize bathrooms
Empty trash cans and replace liners
General cleaning of office area
Verifies and validates sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection and chemical concentration testing
Confirm proper sanitation by monitoring printouts of CIP systems or manual documentation
Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly
Ensure that minimum downtime is experienced during sanitation and pre-operational inspections
Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure the proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule daily
Qualification
Required
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by company, customer, and/or governing bodies (FDA, SQF, etc)
Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow necessary lock out/tag out procedures when doing so
Use equipment cleaning chemicals and follow chemical usage and safety as indicated by the labels for application
Sanitize, foam, scrub and rinse production equipment ensuring that all areas meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards including but not limited to: CIP and sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment such as containers rinsers, warmers, and pasteurizers
Clean and sanitize all conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails
Clean and sanitize floors and drains
Clean ceilings and walls in production areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint, and any other debris removal
Clean ceilings and walls in warehouse areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint and any other debris removal
Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping using manual or electric tools
Clean and sanitize auxiliary areas such as the Reverse Osmosis area
Clean facility building, grounds, and parking lots as assigned
Clean and sanitize bathrooms
Empty trash cans and replace liners
General cleaning of office area
Verifies and validates sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection and chemical concentration testing
Confirm proper sanitation by monitoring printouts of CIP systems or manual documentation
Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly
Ensure that minimum downtime is experienced during sanitation and pre-operational inspections
Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure the proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule daily
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Ability to read and understand chemical technical data sheets
Ability to perform tasks in accordance with safety protocols to prevent accidents and contamination
Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines (e.g., pressure washers, floor scrubbers)
Ability to identify potential sanitation issues before they become problems
Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and other relevant safety regulations
Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations if applicable)
Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times
Creative thinking to develop and implement effective cleaning strategies
Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co-workers
Highschool diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment, able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
Well-being Benefits
Discount and Total Reward Programs
Company
Refresco
Refresco is a global independent beverage solutions provider offering a wide range of products and packaging options.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (18)
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$432.76M2024-07-29Debt Financing· $432.76M
2022-02-22Acquired
2015-03-27IPO
Leadership Team
Vincent Delozière
Chief Commercial Officer / ExCom member
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