Sanitor
Ferrara•Forest Park, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Sanitation Technician, reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing operation, helping keep equipment clean, production running smoothly, and food safety standards at the highest level. Your work directly contributes to product quality, team success, and delivering delicious candy to customers every day.
Requirements
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
- Basic knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000 food safety and GMP principles
- Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Minimum of 2 years’ sanitation experience in the food manufacturing industry highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production
- Strictly adhere to sanitation, GMP, and safety standards
- Perform cleaning and sanitation activities according to Master Sanitation Schedules for the facility interior and exterior and ensure superior sanitation of equipment and surrounding areas
- Mentor and motivate Janitors and Balers on shift, providing training and development to optimize performance and personal growth
- Participate in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements
- Facilitate problem resolution related to sanitation and sanitation quality issues
- Follow up on work orders with the appropriate associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work
- Monitor the Chemical storage and dispense the appropriate concentration for cleaning activities
- Receive and track sanitary and chemical inventory
- Monitor sanitation team in the use of chemicals and proper safety procedures, checking inventory levels of chemicals and ordering supplies when necessary
- Understand and demonstrate the Company’s core values and operating principles
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned support to Ferrara Candy Company business objectives
Benefits
- paid time off (PTO)
- annual bonus based on company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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