Sanitation Associate- 3rd Shift

Rich Products Corporation; Romeoville (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Sanitation Associate for the 3rd shift in Romeoville, IL. The role involves cleaning production equipment using COP/CIP, maintaining charts, and ensuring GMP and food safety compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a manufacturing setting, plus strong communication skills and the ability to train others. Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train other associates in sanitation and environmental operations.
• Willingness to work as part of a self-directed work team.
• Proficiency with Rich’s SCADA system and basic safety guidelines.
• Understanding GMP and Food Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and sets up production equipment; cleans with COP and CIP systems.
• Maintains CIP charts and logs; tracks sanitation materials.
• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies; verifies CIP with bioluminescence tech.
• Follows the plant Master Cleaning Schedule; basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Trains new associates on required sanitation skills.
• Maintains a safe, orderly work area per GMP and safety rules.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes related paperwork.
• May train in other plant areas as required by Skillblock program.

Skills

Good communication

Train others

Self-directed work

Team collaboration

Machine operation knowledge

Safety awareness

Production improvement participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rich’s SCADA system

Job description

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Sanitation Associate- 3rd Shift

Location: Romeoville, IL, US, 60446

Segment: Operations

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies.

Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Associate is responsible forcontroling all environmental and in-depth equipment cleaning to ensure the safety and quality of our food products.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Disassembles and sets up all production equipment, cleans all equipment using COP and CIP systems, verifies the proper cleaning and set-up of all equipment, puts away production and sanitation materials, drives material handling equipment, monitors/tests chemical concentration of all CIP systems.
• Maintains CIP Chart Recorders. Documents necessary information on charts and CIP logs.
• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies. Uses bioluminescence technology to verify CIP systems.
• Responsible for performing tasks according to the plant Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting of all Sanitation equipment.
• Trains new Associates on required skill sets for Environmental Operations.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Lead person.
• Will be required to train in other areas of the plant as required by the Skillblock program, which may include: Valve and Pump PM program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must be proficient on Rich’s SCADA system
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich's”), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$18.00-$18.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves— is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.