Sanitation Tech

Finlays Solutions; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(k)

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in New Lenox, IL is seeking a sanitation and facilities technician to maintain cleanliness and ensure safety and product integrity in a busy manufacturing environment. The role is onsite and requires adherence to cGMPs, SOPs, safety and quality policies, and daily log updates.

You will support maintenance, prepare cleaning solutions, operate PPE, and assist with basic equipment moves. The position offers health care, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and a 401(k), with

Qualifications

• Follow current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and SOPs in cleaning and sanitizing equipment and areas.
• Adhere to Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Follow Maintenance Department Policies and Procedures.
• Read and follow chemical manufacturer directions for sanitizing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use PPE to safeguard against chemical, electrical, and eye/ear hazards.
• Mix sanitizing solutions for cleaning parts and facilities.
• Clean parts, equipment, carts, racks, brushes, mops and buckets.
• Maintain daily logs; report deviations to Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with bathroom and general cleaning around facilities as needed.
• Keep water fountains and supplies tidy; daily upkeep and logs.

Skills

English proficiency

Team oriented

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Self-starter

Hand-eye coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Pallet jacks

Mops

Ladders

Portable stairs

Job description

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long-term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary

This position is integral to the success of the organization. Equipment and facilities services must operate at an optimum level to ensure that quality product is delivered to our customers. Sanitation contributes to the recurring upkeep and ongoing sanitation of plant operations by providing daily janitorial cleaning necessary for proper appearance and function of the facility. Provides ongoing sanitation to the facilities, offices, breakrooms, rest rooms and outside grounds. This position is onsite, based out of the New Lenox, IL location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and adhere to all written current good manufacturing processes ( cGMPs ) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as they apply to cleaning and sanitizing of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and all general areas
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Maintenance Department Policies and Procedures
• Read, understand, and follow manufacturer’s directions for all chemicals used in the process of sanitizing manufacturing equipment
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard against exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, and eye and ear hazards
• Mixes sanitizing solutions for cleaning parts, equipment, and facilities
• Cleans parts, equipment, equipment carts, racks, polishing brushes, mops, and mop buckets
• Maintains daily logs directly associated with specifically assigned areas, and report any deviations to the Maintenance Manager
• Assists with various bathroom duties (i.e.: excessive water clean-up, replacing light bulbs, re-filling toilet seat covers, spot check and clean restrooms as needed, monitor lunch/break room area and clean as necessary throughout the process of normal operating hours)
• Maintain cleanliness of water fountains throughout the entire facility
• Maintain supplies throughout the building (i.e.: hair nets, beard nets, shoe coverings, paper towels, paper cups, etc.)
• Maintain the facility and grounds (i.e.: weeding, trash removal, and overall cleanliness of area outside building, including snow removal ) on a daily basis and responsible for maintaining the appropriate logs, report any deviations to the Maintenance Manager
• Completes assigned daily preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Perform break down, transport, and set up of various office equipment and furniture
• Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste
• Actively look for ways to improve site area safety
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure efficiency, employee safety, and product integrity
• Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them to those who can correct them
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
• Work in other areas, as needed
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

The salary range for this role is $41,600 annually.

Within this range, individual pay is determined by the work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), a quarterly incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and 1+ years work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator
• Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization
• Basic mechanical skills to disassemble and reassemble machinery
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools applicable to the tasks
• Positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center
• Team Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately and adapts to change
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center
• Ability to work well under changing demands including hours of operation
• Requires excellent cleaning skills, accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality
• Good work ethic, highly motivated self starter , and hands-on problem solver
• Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies
• Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail
• Successfully completes and attains passing score of the entry level test

Physical Demands

• Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standards
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, and fine motor skills to work with the following tools: pressure washer, small hand tools, pallet jacks, mops, brooms, ladders, and portable stairs
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and move heavier weights using proper equipment
• Must be able to work with exposure to the elements for short periods
• Must be able to work in elevated positions, at up to 25 feet and using proper safety precautions

Work Environment

• Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols

Quality Statement

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

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