Food Safety Sanitation Specialist - Night Shift

Fortrex; Illinois; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Training & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a meticulous Food Safety Sanitor to ensure the highest sanitation standards in our food production processes. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment and contributing to our mission of delivering top-quality products.

Responsibilities include following sanitation protocols, using PPE appropriately, and working in hazardous conditions. Candidates must be 18+, able to take direction, and adapt to extreme temperatures while staying safety-focused.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to take direction and instruction from managers and be accountable for own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations (wet, hot, and/or cold environment).

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation labor following the eight steps of sanitation.
• Work cooperatively with leads and management to ensure sanitation procedures are followed.
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers.
• Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, and safety glasses.
• Work in environments that may involve exposure to chemicals (PPE required).
• Remain standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time (often all night).
• Perform all tasks safely.
• Use lock‑out tag‑out (LOTO) procedures.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Fortrex is seeking a meticulous Food Safety Sanitor to ensure the highest sanitation standards in our food production processes. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe environment and contributing to our mission of delivering top-quality products.

Responsibilities include following sanitation protocols, using PPE appropriately, and working in hazardous conditions. Candidates must be 18+, able to take direction, and adapt to extreme temperatures while staying safety-focused.