Sanitation Operator

Sanitation Operator

At Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.

The sanitation operator is responsible for execution of the bottling facility sanitation procedures and standards. The primary focus of the sanitation operator is to insure the sanitation systems protect food safety and quality of our beverages. The sanitation operator position reports into the sanitation lead for the bottling facility.

Essential functions:

• Responsible for daily activities for the cleaning and sanitation of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to Niagara's standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately completes applicable sanitation, quality and production reports. Physical and visual inspection of process and product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Correctly reports all sanitation and quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• The sanitation operator performs the cleaning and sanitation procedures, policies and records for our production facility.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving sanitation, food safety and quality issues.
• Provide an environmental oversight to the sanitation processes at the bottling facility. Inform the QA manager of any potential wastewater or discharge issues.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagara's good manufacturing practices (GMP) and food safety standards at all times.
• Demonstrates the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned areas of cleaning/sanitation; troubleshoots minor cleaning/sanitation issues.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications:
• 2 years experience in cleaning/sanitation for a beverage (aseptic, hot-fill or CSD) and/or bottled water manufacturer required
• 2 years experience in position
• 0 years experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred qualifications:
• 4 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 years experience working in position
• 2 years experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead like an owner:
• Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
• Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
• Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
• Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
• Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
• Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• Innovact:
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a way:
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
• Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
• Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be great:
• Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
• Engages in long term talent planning
• Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
• Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between team

Education:

• Minimum required:
• High school diploma in (applied science field or engineering) or other related field
• Preferred:
• High school diploma in applied science field or other related field

Benefits:

Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings account with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
• Income protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!