Sanitation 1st-2nd Shift

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

Dental and vision

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays

Vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

Pure Food Specialties is hiring a sanitation associate to clean plant facilities and equipment using approved chemicals, ensuring GMP-compliant operations and minimal waste. The role includes maintaining facilities across all buildings, operating cleaning equipment, and reporting potential contamination.

Experience in cleaning and the ability to read English labels are required, with weekend availability noted as essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read labels in English; bilingual preferred.
• Some cleaning experience is required.
• Attention to detail and physical stamina are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning to plant facilities using approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces.
• Sanitize all components of food production and processing equipment and control waste.
• Clean soiled supplies and equipment used in manufacturing processes.
• Maintain all buildings per policy; wash walls, ceilings, floors, and disinfect refrigerators.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for cleaning; operate rack/power washers, steamers, and dryers.
• Report contamination concerns to a supervisor; adhere to GMP guidelines.
• Understand chemical properties and proper use of cleaning solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Cleaning experience

English label reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rack washer

Power washer

Steamer

Washer extractors

Dryers

Job description

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide cleaning to plant facilities by using approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces, sanitize all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensure that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

• Responsible for all cleaning of soiled supplies and equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• All buildings (administration, production, distribution) must be maintained according to Company Policy. Maintains all buildings by washing walls, ceilings, floors, removing trash and disinfects all refrigerator units and cleans trash room. Operate rack washer, power washer, steamer, washer extractors and dryers.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies such as paper products for bathrooms and towel dispensers in all buildings.
• Responsible for always keeping assigned work area clean and tidy and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor or lead immediately.
• Efficiently disassembles and assembles equipment for proper cleaning.
• Adheres to all GMP guidelines in the performance of job.
• Is aware of the chemical properties and proper use of cleaning solutions and applies knowledge in their proper use.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)
• Some cleaning experience required
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina

All sanitation must be available to work weekends.

1st: 7:00AM-3:00PM

2nd: 3:00PM-11:00PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 1-3 years of sanitation experience preferred.

Work Environment & Physical demands

• This position works in a manufacturing facility and requires standing, bending, climbing or walking 100% of the time
• Must frequently twist, bend, and stoop when preforming work tasks.
• Frequently carry or lift 25 pounds or more.

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure Food Specialties is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion foster a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.