Equipment Cleaner 2nd Shift

The Campbell's Company; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Campbell's in Downers Grove, IL is hiring an Equipment Cleaner for the 2nd shift. You will clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment, report issues, and generate SAP work orders to keep production running smoothly.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years in related fields. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating forklifts, and strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial sanitation, manufacturing, or equipment cleaning.
• Ability to disassemble/reassemble equipment per procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Forklift certification and licensing ability.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 800 pounds.
• Work in hot, wet, noisy manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment per procedures.
• Identify/ report equipment abnormalities and sanitation issues.
• Analyze equipment performance and create SAP work orders describing problems.
• Close SAP work orders daily.
• Maintain production and sanitation areas per standards.
• Operate powered industrial equipment with required certifications.
• Move scrap containers up to 800 pounds throughout facility.
• Follow 5S standards for organization and cleanliness.
• Communicate with shifts on priorities and unfinished work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues with leadership.

Skills

High School Diploma

Industrial sanitation

Equipment cleaning

Forklift certification

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Reading safety instructions

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Location:

Downers Grove, Illinois

Pay Rate:

$23.00/hour

Shift:

2nd Shift (Generally starts as early as 2:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)

Requirement:

Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

How You Will Make History Here…

As an Equipment Cleaner, you will play a critical role in maintaining food safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence. By ensuring production equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and operating efficiently, you will help deliver high-quality products while supporting a safe, compliant, and productive manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do…

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment according to established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Identify and report equipment abnormalities, performance concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Analyze equipment performance and create detailed SAP work orders describing equipment problems and their impact on production.
• Complete and close SAP work orders daily.
• Maintain assigned production and sanitation areas in accordance with established sanitation standards.
• Work in a steam room and other hot, wet, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and floor scrubbers, while maintaining required certifications and licensing.
• Move product scrap containers throughout the facility, including pushing and pulling loads up to 800 pounds on wheels.
• Perform tasks at elevated heights using ladders and aerial lifts when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and develop action plans to achieve departmental objectives.
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts regarding unfinished work, special requests, equipment conditions, and operational priorities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational and equipment-related issues independently or in partnership with leadership.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S standards for organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Follow and support all SQF, HACCP, CTS, SOP, food safety, quality, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Attend required safety meetings and comply with all plant safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment readiness, product quality, workplace safety, and operational efficiency across the facility.

Who You Will Work With…

• Production Operations teams
• Maintenance and Engineering departments
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams
• Shift Leaders and Supervisors
• Fellow Sanitation and Equipment Cleaning team members
• Warehouse and Forklift Operators

What You Bring To The Table… (must Have)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related industrial, sanitation, manufacturing, maintenance, or equipment cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble production equipment according to established procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification and successfully complete licensing requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and written work instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, noisy, and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull wheeled loads up to 800 pounds.
• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work at heights using ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support operations.
• Ability to successfully complete the Powered Industrial Equipment physical requirements.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous food manufacturing or food processing experience.
• Experience working in a SQF, HACCP, GMP, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Prior forklift and powered industrial equipment operating experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices and industrial cleaning processes.
• Experience working with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and identifying root causes of performance issues.

Additional Position Requirements

• Successful completion of a 90-day evaluation period.
• Ability to remain in the position for a minimum of one year due to training requirements.
• Approved vacation schedules may be subject to change when bidding into a new area.
• Position requires flexibility to support changing operational needs and high-pressure situations while maintaining a team-oriented approach.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.