Sanitation Associate

Home Chef•Bedford Park, IL

13d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. The Sanitation Associate is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment in the food processing facility. The Sanitation Associate is expected to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times, maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, organized and safe manner at all times, and follow all health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred
2+ years of experience working in the food industry

Responsibilities

Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean, and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber
Clean and wipe down racks
Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes in designated areas
Check for leaks, drips, and condensation
Clean all food manufacturing machinery according to SSOPs
Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
Wash dishes and utensils as necessary
Use proper PPE while performing cleaning task
Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures according to policy when applicable
Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs
Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure
Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner
Treats co-workers with respect at all times
Escalates attitude issues among janitors to FSQA Manager
Uses teamwork with working with production throughout the day

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

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