Sanitation Associate

sysco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Plant Sanitation Associate for a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location in Illinois. You will perform daily cleaning and sanitation to maintain production readiness and regulatory compliance, including environmental sampling and documentation.

Responsibilities include sanitation tasks aligned with HACCP, GMPs, chemical handling, and accurate recordkeeping. High School diploma and 1–3 years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• One to three years sanitation experience in a meat/seafood or food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and write in English and complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize meat/seafood processing areas and equipment.
• Mix and handle caustic cleaning chemicals; dilute as required.
• Inspect processing areas for cleanliness and perform sanitation tests and documentation.
• Complete paperwork documenting cleaning and sanitation for regulatory review.

Skills

English literacy

Documentation proficiency

Basic arithmetic

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory

None

Zip Code

60140

Travel Percentage

0

Compensation Range

$15.67 - $23.46

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary

Perform plant cleaning and sanitation and sanitation related inspection/audit procedures (monitoring documentation and environmental sampling) to ensure compliance of the production environment to corporate and regulatory sanitation requirements at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) location. This includes daily cleaning and sanitation to prepare for routine operations or ongoing operations as assigned. Perform line implementation in accordance with regulatory agency directions including CFIA/FSIS/FDA/State/Local authorities relative to sanitation.

Perform daily Cleaning and Sanitizing tasks associated with:

• HACCP Program
• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
• Pest Control
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Chemical Control

OCCASIONAL/MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

Provide assistance when necessary for plant audits to assist other staff members. Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Sanitizing Meat or Seafood Company processing area and equipment.
• Mixing and working with caustic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing. Often diluting concentrated chemicals.
• Inspecting the processing area for cleanliness and proper sanitation as well as implementing bacterial and organic material testing to determine cleanliness of the processing area and equipment.
• Paperwork documenting cleaning and sanitizing of the processing area. Paperwork is subject to federal regulatory review for noncompliance as well as FSQA program compliance.

Education Preferred

High School Preferred

Experience Required

One to three years Sanitation work in a Meat or Seafood or other Food Manufacturing facility.

Experience Preferred

Three plus years performing cleaning and sanitizing of a federal raw meat or seafood processing plant. Preference given to those who also have experience with ready to eat processing facilities.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Write and read English is preferred.
• Must be able to complete paperwork documenting cleaning and sanitizing of the facility.
• Knowledge of processing equipment and its breakdown for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must be able to complete basic paperwork in English.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Activities may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, washing and cleaning equipment and the facility as well as visual inspection. Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity. Warehouse and plant activities also require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.

Work Environment

Cold and Damp Meat or Seafood Processing Area

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ance