Sanitation Operator - Third Shift

Griffith Foods Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 22,355 - 31,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Griffith Foods Inc. is looking for a dedicated Sanitation Operator for third shift in Alsip, Illinois. This role involves maintaining a clean plant environment and ensuring safe practices with cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities include following cleanliness protocols, managing chemical spills, completing sanitation schedules, and operating cleaning equipment. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Griffith Foods offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working with allergens and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of plant and equipment.
• Follow sanitation schedules for cleaning.
• Ensure safe handling and usage of cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Communication skills in English

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

RedZone software

Job description

TITLE: Sanitation Operator - Third Shift (Sun - Thurs)

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, Illinois

SHIFT & HOURS: Third Shift: Sunday (3:00 am - 11:30 am) & Monday - Thursday 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Hiring Hourly Rate: $19.67/hr. (plus 10% 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 listening 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.

Environmental Concerns

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.

Benefits

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.

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.

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