Sanitation Technician- 3rd shift

Richelieu Foods•Wheeling, IL

7d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician cleans and sanitizes production equipment and assigned plant areas during the third shift. This role follows sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), and food safety and workplace safety requirements to prepare the facility for pre-operational inspection and the next production shift.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three (3) months of sanitation experience, preferably in food manufacturing or another GMP-regulated environment.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately complete required sanitation, food safety, safety, and GMP documentation written in English.
Ability to understand and follow SSOPs, chemical labels, safety data sheets, and equipment-specific cleaning and safety instructions.
Ability to identify and communicate sanitation, equipment, and safety concerns to the Sanitation Lead or Manager.
Ability to complete assigned work independently and coordinate with team members on shared cleaning tasks.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of sanitation experience, preferably in food manufacturing or another GMP regulated environment.
Experience using a power washer, industrial vacuum, floor scrubber, or similar cleaning equipment.
Experience operating a pallet jack or scissor lift.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned production equipment, utensils, and plant areas according to applicable SSOPs and the MSS. Tasks may include removing debris, pre-rinsing, applying cleaning chemicals, scrubbing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble assigned equipment according to equipment-specific procedures and training.
Use approved cleaning tools and equipment appropriate to the assignment, including hoses, brushes, scrapers, brooms, squeegees, power washers, industrial vacuums, and floor scrubbers.
Prepare, handle, and apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals according to company procedures, product labels, safety data sheets, and training.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation procedures designed to prevent contamination and allergen cross-contact.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other equipment safety procedures applicable to each task. Perform any step requiring equipment movement only according to the applicable written procedure and training.
Work safely near operating conveyors and other production equipment when assigned duties take place while production is finishing.
Inspect assigned work for visible residue or missed areas. Complete corrective cleaning, including rewashes identified during pre-operational inspection, and coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) as directed.
Report equipment damage, incomplete cleaning, chemical concerns, and conditions that may affect food safety or employee safety to the Sanitation Lead or Manager.
Work with the sanitation team to complete assigned tasks within the scheduled sanitation period.
Complete required food safety, sanitation, chemical safety, and workplace safety training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support sanitation and business operations.