Food Plant Sanitation Technician & Equipment Cleaner

Campbell Soup Supply; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Supply is seeking a Sanitation Technician / Equipment Cleaner in Downers Grove, IL. The role ensures sanitation, safety, and equipment reliability to support production efficiency.

You will work in hot environments, follow SOPs, and maintain 5S housekeeping across the facility. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in manufacturing or sanitation, and the ability to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing, sanitation, or industrial cleaning experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules, SOPs, and sanitation standards.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic equipment knowledge.
• Strong communication skills across shifts and teams.
• Able to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, inspect, and reassemble production equipment per procedures.
• Work in hot environments, including steam areas, maintaining safety standards.
• Maintain work areas per 5S, sanitation, and GMP guidelines.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify issues affecting quality or efficiency.
• Submit SAP work orders and close tasks daily.
• Collaborate with shifts to communicate unfinished tasks and equipment concerns.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance & punctuality

Reading procedures

Communication skills

Industrial safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Campbell Soup Supply is seeking a Sanitation Technician / Equipment Cleaner in Downers Grove, IL. The role ensures sanitation, safety, and equipment reliability to support production efficiency.

You will work in hot environments, follow SOPs, and maintain 5S housekeeping across the facility. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in manufacturing or sanitation, and the ability to obtain forklift certification.