Plant Sanitation Operator

About the Role

Niagara Bottling is seeking dedicated Team Members to join us in delivering the highest quality and most affordable bottled water to our customers. As a Plant Sanitation Operator based in Lancaster, TX, you will work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you can establish meaningful relationships and build a rewarding career. We provide competitive pay and benefits to support our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation operations on production lines to uphold Niagara's strict safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Complete sanitation, quality, and production documentation accurately, conduct physical and visual inspections to prevent defective products, and report any sanitation or quality problems to team members and shift leaders.
• Carry out cleaning and sanitation procedures for the bottling facility according to company policies and maintain detailed records.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to sanitation, food safety, and product quality.
• Provide environmental oversight concerning sanitation processes and notify QA management of wastewater or discharge concerns.
• Follow company and plant safety protocols rigorously, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Exhibit proficiency in working across various sanitation areas and resolving minor cleaning challenges.
• Maintain general cleanliness in production and assigned areas as directed by plant leadership.
• Ensure consistent and dependable attendance.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 off, 3 days on) including day and night shifts, or as needed by production demands.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working in sanitation or cleaning roles within beverage manufacturing (including aseptic, hot-fill, carbonated soft drinks) or bottled water production.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar sanitation operator role.
• Preferred candidates have 4 years' experience in field or similar manufacturing environments and 2 years’ supervisory or project management experience.
• Educational background: Minimum of a high school diploma, preferably in applied sciences, engineering, or a related field.

Key Competencies

• Leadership aligned with ownership mentality, emphasizing safety, strategic decision-making, and effective communication.
• Ability to innovate by improving existing programs and initiating efficiency enhancements.
• Analytical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Talent management qualities, focusing on culture fit, attitude, and development of team members.

Benefits

• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with virtual care options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings accounts with matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Mental health supports, including free counseling for employees and household members.
• Family building benefits such as fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
• Income protection insurance including life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Access to special discount programs for services like pet plans, legal aid, identity theft protection, and travel-related savings.
• Educational assistance including tuition reimbursement, college savings, and scholarships.

Additional Information

Applicants from Los Angeles County are eligible for employment consideration under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws regarding prior convictions.

Submissions of resumes via employment agencies become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which retains hiring rights without fees unless an agency has a prior agreement. Resumes sent without authorization from agencies may not qualify for placement fees.

Location for this position is at our Lancaster Plant.