Sanitation Operator - Second Shift

Griffith Foods Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Griffith Foods is hiring a Sanitation Operator to join the Sanitation Team in Alsip, Illinois. The role focuses on keeping all plant areas clean and safe, ensuring chemicals are dispensed properly, and maintaining Griffith Foods sanitation standards.

Shifts run Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with a starting hourly rate of $19.67 plus a 5% shift differential. Opportunities for progression and weekly duties are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet with lifts.
• Overtime as needed, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Keep plant clean and orderly in all areas.
• Disassemble and detail-clean equipment in mixing and packaging.
• Complete sanitation schedules daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and perform maintenance checks.

Skills

English fluency

Climb/height work

Lift 50 lbs

Reading/writing

Math operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

RedZone software

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Sep 16, 2026

TITLE: Sanitation Operator - Second Shift

SHIFT & HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm

Hiring Hourly Rate:

$19.67/hr. (plus 5% Shift Differential)

2 Year Earning Potential Based On Continuous Learning Progression Pay

6 Months - $20.64/hr.

12 Months- $21.68/hr.

24 Months- $22.63/hr.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Sanitation Operator to join our Sanitation Team. The Sanitation Operator is responsible for keeping all areas of the plant in clean and orderly condition. Sanitation Operators ensure all cleaning chemicals are used and dispensed safely. When cleaning the production equipment, Sanitation Operators ensure Griffith Foods standards are maintained.

As a Sanitation Operator your responsibilities will include:

• Always keep plant tour and audit ready, including proper cleaning of chemical spills, patching and caulking wall/floor areas.
• Disassembling and detail-cleaning manufacturing equipment in mixing and packaging.
• Completing all daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly sanitation schedules as assigned by team captain and/or supervisor.
• Completing monthly maintenance checks of all sanitation equipment.
• Participating in major project work that includes dust collection system cleanouts, overhead pipes in warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Ensuring that all process equipment is clean, including testing of equipment & analysis of results as part of the startup process.
• Operating recycling bailers and Gama jets for holding bins.
• Applying, mixing, and monitoring chemicals to disinfect, treat, and sanitize equipment or surfaces throughout the facility.
• Operate riding scrubber and being trained to drive a forklift.
• Adhering to all department procedures and GMP's, including following precise instructions.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Able to work from heights of 30 feet using scissor lifts or boom lift.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50-pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Comfort in entering and working in confined spaces.
• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and RedZone software.
• Working overtime as needed throughout the week including weekends.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work onsite in Alsip, Illinois location

What will set you apart:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 months experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience operating packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with food safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Safely navigate stairs and ladders

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is required in designated areas. Dust and odor present in environment.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Health Advocacy
• Financial Planning
• Parental Leave
• Care.com
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Reimbursement
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• ESOP
• PTO
• Holiday's & Leaves
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. Our products range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.