Warehouse Sanitization Specialist

Company Overview

Headquartered in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, New Carbon Company dba Golden Waffles is the largest supplier of waffle irons and waffle mix to the hospitality and foodservice industry. The Company provides a comprehensive turnkey waffle program consisting of mixes, toppings, and flavorings along with waffle iron equipment and related maintenance to over 40,000 customer locations throughout North America and the rest of the world. The Company's renowned irons and mixes have been used in leading restaurants, hotels, colleges, corporate environments, and theme parks for over 85 years.

As a complete B2B2C solution provider for the waffle category, the Company enables customers the ability to offer their guests a consistently high-quality, delicious product at high margins without the typical obstacles associated with serving waffles. Golden Waffles’ well-established geographic footprint provides coast to coast coverage in the U.S. and a global distribution partner network that can service customers across the U.S. and in ~45 countries.

Golden Waffles employs ~270 associates with a geographically dispersed route delivery team of ~115. Over 80 distribution centers are located across the United States along with a waffle iron manufacturing and refurbishment center in South Bend, Indiana to ensure prompt distribution to all customers.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Sanitization Specialist is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the warehouse, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The Warehouse Sanitization Specialist focuses on cleaning and sanitizing equipment, workstations, and all other areas of the facility to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for food handling and production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sanitization of Equipment and Workstations:
2. Clean and sanitize food-handling equipment, tools, and machinery to meet company and regulatory standards.
3. Ensure all workstations and surfaces used by employees are thoroughly sanitized and ready for use.
4. Follow all FSQA sanitation daily/weekly/monthly/annual procedures.
5. Facility Cleaning:
6. Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of warehouse floors, walls, ceilings, and other structural areas.
7. Maintain cleanliness in storage areas, break rooms, and restrooms.
8. Compliance and Documentation:
9. Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleaning protocols in accordance with industry standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP guidelines).
10. Document completed cleaning tasks and ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
11. Inventory and Supplies:
12. Monitor cleaning supply inventory and notify management of restocking needs.
13. Ensure proper use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
14. Team Collaboration:
15. Coordinate with warehouse and production staff to schedule cleaning times that minimize disruption to operations.
16. Report any maintenance or repair needs for equipment or facilities.

Position Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Prior experience in warehouse or food production sanitization is preferred.
3. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP certification is a plus).
4. Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
6. Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and equipment.
7. Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods.
8. Exposure to a fast-paced warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
9. Frequent use of cleaning equipment, such as pressure washers and sanitizing sprayers.
10. May involve working during early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on cleaning schedules.