Sanitation - 1st Shift

GFF Career Page; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF is seeking an hourly Sanitation Technician reporting to the Quality Supervisor, with a dotted line to the shift Production Supervisor, to clean and sanitize production vessels, equipment, and facility infrastructure used in mustard, soup, and dressings production. The role requires self-direction with minimal supervision.

The position demands strict GMP/PPE adherence, accurate documentation of sanitation activities in Safety Chain, and the ability to work with other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with other departments.
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation of production equipment and facilities per MSS.
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment.
• Document sanitation activities and Safety Chain entries.
• Monitor chemical levels and report low levels.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to GMP and PPE rules.
• Support safety and quality standards in daily tasks.
• Perform floor cleaning as needed.

Skills

Self-directed

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Weekend/holiday shift ability

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an hourly position that reports to the Quality Supervisor with a dotted line to the shift Production Supervisor. This position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of production vessels, production equipment, and infrastructure required in the process of making mustard, soup, and salad dressings. This person should be self-directed with minimal supervision

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Perform and document the required sanitation as prescribed in the Master Sanitation Schedule(MSS) in a safe manner for all production equipment, vessels and all infrastructure areas of a food products facility.


• Perform assigned tasks in a manner to maintain consistent productivity and quality standards.


• Completes all required documentation, including Safety Chain


• Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces.


• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment.


• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble support equipment including but not limited to: floor drains,


• exhaust vents, ceilings, tank storage areas.


• Dispose of waste around the processing equipment


• Strictly adhere to sanitation, GMP, and safety standards including PPE requirements.


• Sweep, mop, and run the floor scrubber as needed or directed


• Follow all written and verbal directions.


• Inform Sanitation Lead or Production Supervisor of all issues.


• Willing to work closely with the other personnel


• Monitor chemical levels and notify Production Supervisor when levels get low


• Maintain housekeeping standards.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, preferred.


• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work well with other departments within the company.


• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.


• Knowledge of food safety defense.


• Must be self directed

DESIRED:

• Self-directed able to work with minimal supervision