Sanitation Technician

FHLB Des Moines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,925 - 31,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for growth within Sysco

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

FHLB Des Moines is seeking a Sanitation Technician based in Chicago to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our food processing environments. The role requires daily cleaning, compliance with sanitation protocols, and documentation of sanitation procedures.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the food industry, particularly in meat or seafood processing, and must be comfortable working in cold, damp environments. Join us at Sysco to contribute to top-notch food service delivery.

Qualifications

• One to three years of sanitation work in a meat or seafood processing facility.
• Ability to document cleaning and sanitizing activities accurately.
• Experience with chemical handling in sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of the processing area and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory sanitation requirements.
• Assist in plant audits and emergency situations when required.

Skills

Knowledge of processing equipment and its breakdown for cleaning and sanitizing

Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning and sanitizing equipment

Ability to read and write English

Education

High School Preferred

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

## Sanitation TechnicianApplylocations: Buckhead Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: R254045**Company:**US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**60140**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$15.19 - $22.79The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**Job Summary:**Perform plant cleaning and sanitation and sanitation related inspection/audit procedures (monitoring documentation and environmental sampling) to ensure compliance of the production environment to corporate and regulatory sanitation requirements at a Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) location. This includes daily cleaning and sanitation to prepare for routine operations or ongoing operations as assigned. Perform line implementation in accordance with regulatory agency directions including CFIA/FSIS/FDA/State/Local authorities relative to sanitation.Perform daily Cleaning and Sanitizing tasks associated with:* HACCP Program* Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures* Pest Control* Good Manufacturing Practices* Chemical ControlOCCASIONAL/MARGINAL JOB DUTIES: Provide assistance when necessary for plant audits to assist other staff members. Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Cleaning and Sanitizing Meat or Seafood Company processing area and equipment.* Mixing and working with caustic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing. Often diluting concentrated chemicals.* Inspecting the processing area for cleanliness and proper sanitation as well as implementing bacterial and organic material testing to determine cleanliness of the processing area and equipment.* Paperwork documenting cleaning and sanitizing of the processing area. Paperwork is subject to federal regulatory review for noncompliance as well as FSQA program compliance.**Education Preferred:*** High School Preferred**Experience Required:*** One to three years Sanitation work in a Meat or Seafood or other Food Manufacturing facility.**Experience Preferred:*** Three plus years performing cleaning and sanitizing of a federal raw meat or seafood processing plant. Preference given to those who also have experience with ready to eat processing facilities.**Technical Skills and Abilities:*** Write and read English is preferred.* Must be able to complete paperwork documenting cleaning and sanitizing of the facility.* Knowledge of processing equipment and its breakdown for cleaning and sanitizing.* Basic knowledge of industrial cleaning and sanitizing equipment.* Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.* Must be able to complete basic paperwork in English.**Physical Demands:*** Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* Activities may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, washing and cleaning equipment and the facility as well as visual inspection. Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity. Warehouse and plant activities also require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.**Work Environment:*** Cold and Damp Meat or Seafood Processing Area**OVERVIEW:**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.**AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.