Sanitation / General Utility - 3rd Shift - Chicago RACINE

OSI LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Union benefits

Medical, dental, vision & retirement

Job summary

OSI Industries in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sanitation/General Utility for the 3rd shift at the Racine facility. This role safely operates equipment and handles chemicals to sanitize production equipment and clean the production area.

The position is on-site, full-time, and part of a union. Overtime is eligible beyond 40 hours per week; starting hourly rate is $20.35 with potential premiums for night shift and attendance; benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement through the union.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to sanitize production equipment and clean production area.
• Disassemble and re-assemble portions of equipment as needed.
• Apply chemicals for cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing; use hot water wash for sterilization.
• Shovel and sweep floors, drains and sewers; collect and transport trash to compactor.
• Handle equipment and chemicals per safety data sheets and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP and safety policies.

Skills

Experience with sanitation

Safety awareness

Reading verbal instructions

Ability to read specs/blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sanitation / General Utility - 3rd Shift - Chicago RACINE

Job Category: Labor

Requisition Number: SANIT004539

• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18 USD to $22 USD
• Rate : $20.35 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago - Racine
Chicago, IL 60609, USA

Description

This role is responsible for, under immediate direction, safely operating equipment and handles chemicals to sanitize production equipment and to clean the production area.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Use a variety of equipment, including high pressure water hoses, to thoroughly cleanse and sanitize production equipment following established procedures.May be required to disassemble and re-assemble portions of the equipment.
• Apply chemicals for cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing; apply hot water wash down for sterilization.
• Shovel and sweep floors, drains, and sewers from daily production; gather trash and transport trash to compactor for disposal.
• Handle equipment and chemicals in accordance with company, government, and material safety data sheet guidelines.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in worker area; maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with existing policy.
• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, employment, and work rules.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures.This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 1 year of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.35. This role is a union role and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts.

This role is eligible for benefits through the union and will include medical, dental, vision and retirement.

For complete details about the full benefit offerings, please request a copy of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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