Sanitation Tech

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. Join us in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment where you can make an impact, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career.

About the role

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for executing bottling facility sanitation procedures and standards, ensuring the sanitation systems protect food safety and quality of our beverages. This position reports to the Sanitation Lead for the bottling facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of production line(s) to meet Niagara’s standards for safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately complete sanitation, quality, and production reports.
• Conduct physical and visual inspections of processes and products to prevent non-conforming goods; report defects to appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Execute cleaning and sanitation procedures, policies, and records for the production facility.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving sanitation, food safety, and quality issues.
• Provide environmental oversight for sanitation processes; inform the QA Manager of potential wastewater or discharge issues.
• Adhere to company and plant safety programs, guidelines, and rules, including Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Demonstrate aptitude and skill in all assigned cleaning/sanitation areas; troubleshoot minor issues.
• Maintain general housekeeping in production areas and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in cleaning/sanitation for a beverage (Aseptic, hot-fill, or CSD) and/or bottled water manufacturer.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.
• High School Diploma in an applied science field, engineering, or other related field (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing people or projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Skills

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Manage a safe working environment, document safety training, and communicate incidents. Provide strategic input for departmental projects and make data-driven decisions. Prioritize long-term impact over short-term wins and align decisions with overall company success.
• InnovACT: Continuously evaluate and improve programs and processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Monitor and respond to performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Find a Way: Demonstrate analytical thinking and synthesize complex information. Delegate tasks effectively and collaborate with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
• Empowered to be Great: Make hiring decisions based on culture fit and attitude. Engage in long-term talent planning and provide development opportunities for direct reports.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is designed to support you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including virtual care options.
• 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, adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Discount programs for pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

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.