Equipment Cleaner Part Time Saturdays

The Campbell's Company; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is hiring a Sanitation Technician / Equipment Cleaner in Downers Grove, IL. You will maintain food safety, sanitation, and production efficiency across the facility.

This role disassembles and cleans equipment, operates forklifts, and adheres to SQF/HACCP, submitting SAP work orders daily. A high school diploma with 2+ years related experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, sanitation, maintenance, or industrial cleaning.
• Ability to follow safety rules and operating procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment understanding.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble production equipment per procedures.
• Work in hot environments, including steam rooms, while maintaining safety.
• Maintain areas per sanitation, SQF, HACCP, CTS, SOP, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify issues impacting production quality or efficiency.
• Submit SAP work orders and close them daily.
• Communicate clearly with incoming/outgoing shifts about tasks and requests.
• Transport scrap containers and push/pull loads up to 800 pounds.
• Operate forklifts with certification and maintain licensing.
• Utilize floor scrubbers and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Follow 5S standards for cleanliness and organization.
• Support plant safety initiatives and PPE requirements.
• Work overtime when needed and collaborate with team.

Skills

Strong attendance and punctuality

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Read and follow safety rules

Ability to climb ladders and work at -

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Forklift certification

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.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Shift: 1st shift (Generally starts as early as 5:45 PM) Option to work Sundays

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 a Sanitation Technician / Equipment Cleaner, you will play a critical role in maintaining food safety, equipment reliability, and production efficiency. You will ensure production equipment and work areas meet sanitation and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across the facility.

What You Will Do…

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble production equipment following established procedures and sanitation standards.
• Work in hot environments, including steam rooms, while maintaining quality and safety expectations.
• Maintain assigned production and facility areas in accordance with sanitation, SQF, HACCP, CTS, SOP, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify issues impacting production quality or efficiency.
• Submit detailed SAP work orders and complete/close work orders daily.
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts regarding unfinished tasks, equipment concerns, and special requests.
• Transport product scrap containers throughout the facility, including pushing and pulling loads up to 800 pounds using wheeled equipment.
• Operate forklifts and maintain required licensing/certification.
• Operate floor scrubbers and other cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform work at heights using ladders as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving operational and equipment-related issues.
• Develop and follow through on action plans to achieve departmental objectives.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S standards for cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping.
• Support plant safety initiatives and comply with all required safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and support overtime requirements when business needs dictate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Will Work With…

• Production Operators and Team Members
• Maintenance and Reliability Teams
• Manufacturing Leadership and Supervisors
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Teams
• Sanitation Team Members across all shifts
• Warehouse and Forklift Operators

What You Bring To The Table… (must Have)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing, sanitation, maintenance, or industrial cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and sanitation standards.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand basic equipment functions and identify operational issues.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively exchange information across shifts and teams.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing daily tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to work in hot, wet, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights safely.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy wheeled loads.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to remain in the position for a minimum of one year due to training requirements.

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

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
• Experience working with SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Prior forklift operating experience.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement principles.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and identifying root causes of equipment performance issues.
• Experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments with strict sanitation and quality requirements.

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.