Sanitation Technician 1st Shift (7:00AM - 3:30PM)

Bay State Milling Company•Bolingbrook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties relevant to the Sanitation department and plant operations. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards within the facility, including product bins, equipment, racking, and general floor areas. Responsibilities extend to waste management, including utilizing trash and recycling compactors, and cleaning external areas. The position also includes sanitizing office spaces, lunchrooms, and restrooms, stocking supplies, documenting cleaning activities, and adhering to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

Requirements

Be able to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.
Be willing to work in confined spaces.
Understand and perform lock out tag out.
Be able read and comprehend all job related written procedures or verbal instructions.
Be able to communicate verbally and in written form in English.
Perform basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator.
Need to be an independent worker with self-initiative to carry out job functions.
Be willing to work at heights.
Work rotating shifts, as needed.
Work overtime as needed.
Ability to organize, manage and direct the activities of others.
Speak, Read, Write, and Comprehend instructions and documentation in the English Language.
Excellent knowledge in using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.
Excellent knowledge of sanitary design, sanitation and pest management in food processing.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Excellent knowledge of food manufacturing processes.
Excellent understanding of food safety.
Excellent relationship building skills.
Good experience with government regulatory requirements in the processing of food.
On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.
Work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.
Report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor.
Report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.
Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team.
Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.
Be a team player.
Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures.
Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc.
Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb on ladders or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs.
Adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities.
Be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility.