SANITATION TECHNICIAN I - WEEKEND DAYTIME SHIFT (6:00A - 6:30P FRI-SUN) - 395

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing daily sanitation duties in both production and non-production areas of the facility, ensuring compliance with safety, cGMP, SOP, and SQF requirements. The technician will operate various equipment, maintain supplies, document tasks, and report maintenance issues. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting a culture of safe production and actively participating in the safety program.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.).
Ability to fill out sanitation/production paperwork accurately.
Good verbal communication skills required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer and data entry skills required.
Ability to operate various types of powered industrial equipment (electric pallet jack, forklift and man-lift) required.
Good attention to detail skills required.
Exhibits strong teamwork skills; possesses a good, “can do” attitude; collaborates with others; works in a fast-paced environment while following all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies; and exhibits flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, change tasks and work in different areas as needed.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; and reach with hands and arms, including overhead reaching and horizontally on a ladder (up to 10 feet); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Employee will be required to use a lift truck, with a height of up to 20 feet.
Must regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 30 lb. force for up to 25 feet and then pull to original position.
Must regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off ground and raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to original position.
Must regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto side and return to original position.
Must regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 60 lbs. from 31 inch high shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31 inch surface.
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some classified as allergens or irritants.
Works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and in some areas where louder hearing protection is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing sanitation environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals helpful.
Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all daily duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule for production areas, including cleaning and sanitizing common areas, workstations, and disposal of trash.
Deep cleaning of production workstations as requested.
Assists production personnel with changeovers and workstation cleaning.
Operates electric pallet jack, forklift, man-lift, floor scrubbers, power washers, explosion-proof vacuums, and dust collectors.
Checks Soap Titrations and water temperature in tote washers.
Refills soap, sanitizers, paper towels, and other personal protective equipment.
Assists with continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality and sanitation.
Performs sanitation related tasks including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal using proper chemicals and equipment.
Completes daily task documentation as required.
Reports all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility in a timely manner.
Supports Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
Complies with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements.
Performs all daily duties as stated in the cleaning schedule for warehouse and non-production areas, including cleaning and sanitizing common areas, restrooms, and warehouse areas.
Washes walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills.
Cleans washrooms, including sinks, toilets, and floors, and replenishes bathroom supplies.
Cleans warehouse areas including loading docks, rails, racks, restrooms, and offices.
Deep cleaning of offices, hallways, and other common areas.
Removal and disposal of trash and cleaning of garbage bins in non-production areas.
Operates electric pallet jack, forklift, man-lift, floor scrubbers, power washers, and vacuums for non-production areas.
Refills soap and sanitizers in non-production areas.
Completes daily documentation as required for non-production areas.
Reports all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility.
Supports Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
Complies with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements.