Sanitation Specialist - Food Processing & Safety

RPM SPG; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM SPG is seeking a sanitation technician in Illinois to maintain a clean, food-safe processing area and equipment. You will perform daily sanitation on processing lines and mixing rooms, ensuring food safety and defense, and logging shift activities.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must always be safety conscious.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Read and understand chemical labels.
• Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and food safe environment of the processing facility, surrounding area and equipment.
• Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Fill out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
• Complete training to improve sanitation processes.
• Communicate with manager and shift supervisors.
• Follow safety practices and use PPE as required.
• Occasionally work overtime or varied shifts as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Reading, writing and math skills

Safety conscious

Job description

RPM SPG is seeking a sanitation technician in Illinois to maintain a clean, food-safe processing area and equipment. You will perform daily sanitation on processing lines and mixing rooms, ensuring food safety and defense, and logging shift activities.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; overtime may be needed.