Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Associate to uphold cleanliness standards across facilities and equipment. You will work with the operations team to implement sanitation solutions that protect product quality and process integrity.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, equipment sanitization, chemical handling, and documentation to ensure GMP/HACCP compliance. This role supports a fast-paced seafood processing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial work or sanitation, preferably in food processing, meat, or seafood environments.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Good English verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, and drains; maintain a highly organized workspace.
• Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize seafood processing machinery, tables, and conveyors according to SSOPs.
• Safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals and sanitizers following safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure a clean environment and product quality.
• Sign off on sanitation logs and help meet GMP, HACCP, and local health requirements.
• Maintain orderly supply closets and report contamination or safety issues.

Skills

Sanitation

Team player

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Sanitation Associate functions as a vital member of the operations team at Fortune Fish & Gourmet. The primary responsibility of this position is to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within Fortune's facilities and equipment, thereby ensuring product quality and maintaining process integrity. This objective is accomplished through effective collaboration with operations personnel to develop and implement appropriate sanitation solutions for the organization.

Summary Of Position

The Sanitation Associate functions as a vital member of the operations team at Fortune Fish & Gourmet. The primary responsibility of this position is to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within Fortune's facilities and equipment, thereby ensuring product quality and maintaining process integrity. This objective is accomplished through effective collaboration with operations personnel to develop and implement appropriate sanitation solutions for the organization.

Description

• Facility Cleaning: Clean floors, walls, and drains. Remove waste, sort recycling, and maintain a highly organized workspace.
• Equipment Washdown: Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize complex seafood processing machinery, tables, and conveyor belts according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Chemical Handling: Safely dilute and apply heavy-duty cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, ensuring appropriate ratios and adherence to safety guidelines
• Works closely with operations to ensure a clean environment and quality product.
• Follows company policies to ensure food safety and quality. Works to maintain and improve the sanitation process at Fortune.
• Monitor and report any potential contamination issues to the Supervisor immediately.
• Compliance & Documentation: Sign off on sanitation logs and ensure the facility meets Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and local health regulatory requirements
• Keeps the supply closet room orderly and clean.
• Hazard Reporting: Immediately alert supervisors or Quality Control to any potential contamination, pest issues, or safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Fortune employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 1 plus years of experience in janitorial work or sanitation, preferably within a food processing, meat, or seafood environment.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrated desire to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Comfort working in wet, cold, or freezing environments is required
• Communications: English verbal communication skills.
• Schedule: Adhere to the assigned work schedule. Second shift hours typically begin in the early to late afternoon (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM or 12:00 PM start times) and may include weekend or rotating shifts.
• Any combination of the above criteria will also be considered.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.