Sanitation Associate

SURESTAFF; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Electronic weekly pay

Temp-to-hire opportunity

Employee advocacy & Personalized Job

Job summary

SURESTAFF is hiring a Sanitation Associate in Bedford Park, IL, to maintain a clean facility by performing routine cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, and trash/recycling duties. Competitive pay is $18.50–$19.00/hr with a benefits package and temp-to-hire potential.

Shifts include Midshift 1:30pm-10pm ($19) and Second Shift 3:30pm-12am ($18.50). Join a dedicated team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand work and safety instructions in English.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, proper surface disinfection, and safe handling of chemical cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Clean building interiors, including floors, carpets, rugs, windows, and walls.
• Complete the daily facility cleaning logs located in all bathrooms and the cafeteria.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Keep outdoor grounds and sidewalks clean and free of debris.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Assist with breaking down boxes and clearing materials from production lines.
• Clean, sanitize, and set up filling lines and production equipment.
• Perform equipment washdown, including scrubbing, foaming, rinsing, and sanitizing.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning and production setup.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Operate sanitation equipment, including pressure washers and floor scrubbers.
• Follow cGMP, food safety, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Report equipment or safety concerns to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Sanitation experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

English instructions

Communication skills

Disinfection knowledge

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Sanitation Associate for a large, well-known client in Bedford Park, IL. As a Sanitation Associate, you will be an essential part of our client’s core operations, maintaining a clean facility by performing routine cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, and emptying trash and recycling bins. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation $18.50 - $19.00/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts include: Midshift: 1:30pm-10pm M-F ($19) 2nd shift: 3:30pm-12am M-F ($18.50)

Responsibilities of the Sanitation Associate:

• Clean building interiors, including floors, carpets, rugs, windows, and walls.
• Complete the daily facility cleaning logs located in all bathrooms and the cafeteria.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Keep outdoor grounds and sidewalks clean and free of debris.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Assist with breaking down boxes and clearing materials from production lines.
• Clean, sanitize, and set up filling lines and production equipment.
• Perform equipment washdown, including scrubbing, foaming, rinsing, and sanitizing.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for cleaning and production setup.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Operate sanitation equipment, including pressure washers and floor scrubbers.
• Follow cGMP, food safety, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Report equipment or safety concerns to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications of the Sanitation Associate:

• Manufacturing or sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand work and safety instructions in English.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, proper surface disinfection, and safe handling of chemical cleaners.

About Surestaff:

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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