Meat & Seafood Sanitation Technician

Sysco; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a sanitation associate to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks across processing areas, monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements, and assist with audits as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning meat/seafood processing areas, handling caustic cleaners, documenting sanitation activities, and ensuring accuracy of paperwork for FSQA and regulatory reviews. Strong attention to detail and ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 1–3 years sanitation experience in meat/seafood or food manufacturing.
• Experience with ready-to-eat facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize meat/seafood processing areas and equipment.
• Mix and use caustic cleaning chemicals; often dilute concentrates.
• Inspect area for cleanliness and perform bacterial/organic testing.
• Document cleaning and sanitizing via paperwork; subject to regulatory review.

Skills

English literacy

Paperwork skills

Equipment knowledge

Industrial cleaning

Math skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a sanitation associate to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks across processing areas, monitor compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory requirements, and assist with audits as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning meat/seafood processing areas, handling caustic cleaners, documenting sanitation activities, and ensuring accuracy of paperwork for FSQA and regulatory reviews. Strong attention to detail and ability to lift up to 100 pounds.