Sanitation Tech (3rd Shift)

Kinsley Power Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica Seafood is seeking a Sanitation Tech to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the facility.

You will clean production equipment, handle chemicals safely, dispose of waste correctly, and follow GMP and HACCP guidelines while cooperating with teammates in a fast-paced environment. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficient understanding of cleaning procedures and safe chemical handling.
• Familiarity with GMP and HACCP principles.
• Ability to safely use pressure washers, floor scrubbers, foggers, and other sanitation tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals according to guidelines.
• Properly dispose of waste and follow recycling procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; work cooperatively with others.
• Adhere to food safety, quality, and employee safety protocols.
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Chemical handling

GMP HACCP

Tools

Pressure washers

Floor scrubbers

Foggers

Job description

Santa Monica Seafood was the first and still the only seafood company in the United States to achieve FSSC 22000 certification for food safety management systems, ISO 14001 certification for environmental management programs and BAP certification of its main processing facility.

Sanitation Tech

As a Sanitation Tech, you are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the facility. This includes cleaning equipment, production areas, and work surfaces to ensure a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment that meets regulatory and company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals according to guidelines.
• Properly dispose of waste and follow recycling procedures.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; work cooperatively with others.
• Adhere to food safety, quality, and employee safety protocols.

• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment issues to supervisors.

Schedule

• 4PM-1:30AM
• Monday-Friday (Possibility of rotating Sundays)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods.

• Work involves bending, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sanitation, janitorial, or warehouse experience preferred.

• Proficient understanding of cleaning procedures and safe chemical handling.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles.

• Ability to safely use pressure washers, floor scrubbers, foggers, and other sanitation tools.

Work Environment

• Cold temperature environment (35-40°F).
• Fast-paced