Sanitation Specialist – Meat & Seafood Processing

Sysco; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a sanitation technician to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across meat/seafood processing areas and equipment. You will follow HACCP, GMP, and regulatory directions to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include performing daily cleaning and sanitizing, documenting procedures, and assisting in audits or emergencies as directed by plant leadership.

Qualifications

• One to three years sanitation work in a meat or seafood facility.
• Three plus years sanitation experience in federal raw meat or seafood processing plants preferred.
• Basic English reading and writing ability required.
• Ability to document sanitation and cleaning through paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize meat/seafood processing areas and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks per HACCP and GMP guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain sanitation documentation for regulator reviews.
• Assist in plant audits and emergency situations as directed.

Skills

English literacy

Equipment knowledge

Industrial cleaning knowledge

Math basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a sanitation technician to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across meat/seafood processing areas and equipment. You will follow HACCP, GMP, and regulatory directions to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include performing daily cleaning and sanitizing, documenting procedures, and assisting in audits or emergencies as directed by plant leadership.