Sanitation Specialist - Meat & Seafood Processing

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Illinois seeks a sanitation technician to perform plant cleaning, sanitation inspections, and regulatory compliance tasks at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, line sanitation, and documentation for FSQA and regulatory reviews.

The role requires experience in meat/seafood sanitation, ability to handle caustic cleaners, and proficiency in English for paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School preferred.
• 1–3 years sanitation experience in meat/seafood or other food manufacturing facility.
• 3+ years sanitation in federal raw meat/seafood plants preferred; ready-to-eat facilities a plus.
• English reading/writing preferred; able to complete paperwork in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize meat or seafood processing areas and equipment.
• Mix and handle caustic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing, including diluting concentrates.
• Inspect processing area for cleanliness and perform sanitation testing (bacterial/organic) to verify cleanliness.
• Document cleaning and sanitizing activities for regulatory review and FSQA compliance.

Skills

English literacy

Processing equipment know-how

Industrial cleaning equipment

Basic math

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sysco Northeast RDC in Illinois seeks a sanitation technician to perform plant cleaning, sanitation inspections, and regulatory compliance tasks at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group location. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, line sanitation, and documentation for FSQA and regulatory reviews.

The role requires experience in meat/seafood sanitation, ability to handle caustic cleaners, and proficiency in English for paperwork.