Sanitation 3RD Shift

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick

Job summary

Pure Food Specialties is seeking a sanitation associate to maintain cleanliness across plant facilities. Responsibilities include disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing production equipment, and preventing waste along the assembly line. The role requires standing for long periods, using cleaners, and adhering to GMP guidelines.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of sanitation experience. English label reading is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)
• Some cleaning experience required
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina
• Responsible for cleaning of soiled supplies and equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Maintains buildings by washing walls, ceilings, floors, removing trash and disinfecting areas
• Operates cleaning equipment such as rack washers and power washers
• Maintains inventory of supplies for bathrooms and common areas
• Keeps work area clean and reports contamination or security issues
• Follows GMP guidelines and knows proper use of cleaning solutions

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning to plant facilities using approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces
• Sanitize all components of food production equipment
• Ensure there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for proper cleaning
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and report issues to supervisor
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and according to guidelines

Skills

Sanitation experience

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

English label reading

Bilingual preferred

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.

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
• 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.

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

Requirements

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 fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.