Sanitation Specialist — Food Safety & Line Hygiene

Rust-Oleum; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated sanitation associate to perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms, ensuring food safety and defense, and maintaining documentation. You will support safety programs, train staff, and help implement improved sanitation methods to enhance quality and compliance.

The role requires reading/writing proficiency, the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must always be safety conscious.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Willing and able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Read and understand HACCP, SQF and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Maintain safe workplace and communicate safety requirements.
• Develops and implements new methods to improve sanitation and food safety.
• Fill out daily sanitation logs and shift paperwork.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Reading & math skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rust-Oleum in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated sanitation associate to perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms, ensuring food safety and defense, and maintaining documentation. You will support safety programs, train staff, and help implement improved sanitation methods to enhance quality and compliance.

The role requires reading/writing proficiency, the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and holidays.