Sanitation Technician

Refresco

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fort Worth, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, facility areas, and grounds to meet food safety and quality standards. This includes performing CIP processes, managing chemical usage, and maintaining accurate sanitation documentation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker. You are familiar with OSHA guidelines and food safety standards, and possess the ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical technical data sheets.

Must Have Skills for ATS

OSHA

GMPs

SDS

CIP

chemical concentration testing

Master Sanitation Schedule

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:
• 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:
o CIP and sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment such as containers rinsers, warmers, and
pasteurizers.
o Clean and sanitize all conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails.
o Clean and sanitize floors and drains.
o Clean ceilings and walls in production areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint, and any other debris
removal.
o Clean ceilings and walls in warehouse areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint and any other debris
removal.
o Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition.
▪ vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping using manual or electric tools.
o Clean and sanitize auxiliary areas such as the Reverse Osmosis area.
• Clean facility building, grounds, and parking lots as assigned.
o clean and sanitize bathrooms.
o empty trash cans and replace liners.
o 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.
Required Skills:
• 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.
Competencies:
• Safety and Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and other
relevant safety regulations.
• Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations if applicable).
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
• Time Management: Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times.
• Problem Solving Skills: Creative thinking to develop and implement effective cleaning strategies.
• Teamwork: Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co-workers.
REFRESCO NORTH AMERICA
Education and Experience:
• 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.
Working Conditions:
• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as
needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require
hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and
supervised.
Travel Requirements:
• 0% travel anticipated.
Physical Requirements:
R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)
Physical Demand R O F
Stand or Sit X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs) X
Carry weight, lift X
Walking X
Driving X
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of
equipment.
Other Duties:
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at
any time with or without notice.
Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity,
gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Refresco

We are a global independent beverage solutions provider, with operations in Europe, North-America, and Australia. We produce over 40 million liters of the world's most well-known drinks every day! Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from 100% fruit juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Focused on innovation, Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has over 14,000+ employees globally. refresco.com
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