Sanitation Technician I

Sanitation Tech I Overview COMPANY PROFILE: Royal Cup, Inc.
is the proven leader in sourcing, roasting, blending and providing high-quality coffees and fine teas since 1896 and is the chosen partner for restaurants, hotels, offices and commuters across the country.
We are a family-owned business rooted in a longstanding tradition of coffee roasting excellence who takes pride in our unparalleled dedication to customer care.
We are a large, privately held national importer, roaster and distributor of coffees, teas and related products that has been in business for more than 120 years.
Royal Cup, Inc.
currently provides product and service to restaurant, hotels, convenience stores, businesses and individuals throughout the United States, and we’re growing! At Royal Cup, Inc.
having a customer centric focus is not simply a motto; our employees believe we each have a responsibility to provide outstanding service to our customers.
Our customer centric focus results in actions we live by that not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high impact accounts across the country based on exceptional products and service.
We believe serving our customers well, serves us well.
We are results oriented and strive to not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high impact accounts across the country by offering exceptional products and service.
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea strives to be sustainably minded and a good corporate steward in all business endeavors.
It is also what others expect of us – our employees, our customers and vendors, our local communities, and the coffee and tea industry we help represent.
This mindset permeates the actions we take today, tomorrow and today for tomorrow.
BENEFITS: Royal Cup Coffee offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program.
On top of being a part of a well-caffeinated team, the benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account plan, select tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and vacation time.
Ongoing training designed to provide maximum success for our employees is offered.
Royal Cup is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at 1-800-366-5836.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Sanitation Technician I reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is responsible for cleaning the entire facility based on the frequency set for each area/equipment.
Key Responsibilities Include: Perform SQF driven facility cleanup per SQF desired frequency.
Perform various sanitation/cleaning activities, to include brushing, blowing, vacuuming, mopping, and washing for various production equipment and production areas.
Complete daily documentation of sanitation/cleaning activities Aid in keeping the Master Sanitation Schedule updated.
Work with fellow sanitation employee(s) Ability to be certified for using powered jack, scissor lift, forklift, etc.
Always be mindful of and adhere to GMP’s, Quality and Food Safety requirements.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures and guidelines.
All other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma and/or equivalent (GED) preferred, but not required.
Must have prior experience with cleaning/sanitation within a food manufacturing environment.
HACCP certification is a plus.
Must be able to coordinate effectively with Operations to maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule but without extreme disruption to ongoing operational activities.
Must have the ability to work well with a variety of people and take initiative, showing self-motivation in working independently (at times with little to no supervision) with organization, good communication skills and a very strong work ethic.
Must have the flexibility to, as needed based on business demands, perform work during varying shifts and/or on weekends.
Must have at least basic Reading, Writing, Mathematical & Computer Skills: Ability to read, write and interpret MSDS, check sheets, master sanitation schedule as well as other correspondence.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations: add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to operate basic office equipment: telephone system, desktop computers, fax and copy machines.
Beyond basic abilities with Microsoft Office Software, specifically with Word and Excel.
Ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position which are required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
These physical demands include: Frequent sitting, standing, reaching, climbing, grasping, looking upwards, typing, reading, talking and hearing.
The ability to balance or walk on uneven surfaces.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
Frequent lifting and or moving up to 50 pounds, at least to chest height from floor.
Must be able to work within the work environment characteristics experienced while performing the essential functions for this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Frequently working near production machinery and occasionally near hand jacks or forklifts.
Frequently working in an environment with variable temperatures.