Sanitation Team Leader

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Bento is hiring a Sanitation Team Leader at our Chicago facility. The role oversees sanitation teammates, ensures clean environments, and maintains records to Bento’s standards. You will coach staff, coordinate with production and QA, and drive daily sanitation goals within a fast-paced setting.

The position requires leadership experience in sanitation or food manufacturing, strong communication, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP basics. Weekend/overtime flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sanitation or food manufacturing leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Basic computer skills and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation teammates perform duties to established standards.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and documentation.
• Assign duties and coach sanitation teammates.
• Lead the sanitation team to meet production and sanitation goals.
• Verify proper cleaning of equipment and areas.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF standards and safety rules.
• Train employees on sanitation procedures and safety practices.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

English skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Chicago Food Factory: 2136 S. Peoria St., Chicago, Illinois, 60608 | Sunday to Saturday: 6:30 pm - 3:00 am

Responsibilities

The role of the Sanitation Team Leader is to ensure Sanitation Teammates are performing their duties in accordance with established standards and regulations.

• Maintain materials needed to clean working environment
• Review and maintain all records to Bento’s standards
• Assign duties to Sanitation Teammates
• Coach teammates on all sanitation standards
• Lead, coach, and support sanitation team members to ensure daily production and sanitation goals are achieved
• Monitor and verify proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain sanitation effectiveness and regulatory compliance
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, safety protocols, chemical handling, and best practices
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to all workplace safety requirements and reporting hazards immediately
• Complete required sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to support operational objectives
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and performance feedback for sanitation employees
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related concerns while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Support special cleaning projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a related environment preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation practices
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Basic computer skills and experience completing reports and documentation
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require
• Basic English verbal and written communication skill
• Basic knowledge of mathematic
• WHMIS certificate an asset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in wet, cold, hot, or refrigerated environments.
• Ability to safely work with sanitation chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately at $22.75 per hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.