Sanitation Specialist

Tovala • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Sanitation Workers clean and sanitize all aspects of Tovala’s food production facility and operation. This includes production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls in the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office areas. The role also checks and restocks supplies, follows food and employee safety policies, and may complete food safety and quality documentation. Workers report food safety and quality problems, follow procedures in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and other programs supporting the SQF system and third-party audits, and take necessary action on reported or observed problems. A trained designee must be appointed to cover absences or vacancies.

The facility’s production spaces may be crowded, noisy, dusty, and subject to temperature extremes, with 39°F described as the most common temperature. Workers must remain aware of forklift traffic. Other work areas may include desks and computers, and may involve uneven or slippery floors and loud background noise.

Requirements

• Food certifications and licenses as required.
• Previous janitorial or sanitation experience.
• Ability to work independently through a list of tasks and seek guidance when needed.
• Familiarity with cleaning solutions, including preparing and diluting chemicals.
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours.
• Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all aspects of the food production facility and operation.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, surfaces, and walls in the kitchen, break rooms, restrooms, and office areas.
• Check and restock supplies as needed while following food safety and employee safety policies.
• Complete relevant food safety and quality documentation.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follow and uphold procedures in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and other programs supporting the SQF system and third-party programs or audits.
• Take necessary action on food safety and quality problems reported or observed.
• Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover absences or vacancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, starting with one week in the first year.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Competitive equity package.
• Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals.
• 11 paid holidays and a winter facility shutdown for a week around Christmas.
• Recognition programs.
• Continued learning stipend.
• Casual dress code.
• In-office coffee, snacks, and drinks.
• Tovala swag.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed