Sanitation Technician (2nd Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Second Shift Sanitation Technician with a strong background in cleaning and SSOP procedures. You will lead wash-down activities, manage sanitation tasks, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires weekend work and overtime during peak seasons. Responsibilities include maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule, documenting tasks, and communicating with the Sanitation Lead.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately Log and Record Sanitation Activities.
• Janitorial and Sanitation Knowledge.
• Computer skills a plus. (Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-mail.)

Responsibilities

• Providing clear direction in the Wash Down Rooms.
• Identifying what equipment / electrical needs to be covered.
• Using and providing the proper color-coded tools to do the job.
• Report food safety and quality problems to authorized personnel who can act on.
• Knowledge of equipment needing detailed cleaning, taken apart and cleaned (especially in food contact areas) to prevent mold and bacterial build up.
• Applying correct chemical dilution ratios to clean (trained in chemical safety a plus but will train right individual).
• DOCUMENTATION – Have knowledge of Master Sanitation Schedule. Provide signature on any documentation that is required to verify task was completed.
• Assuring all sanitation materials/tools/chemicals are taken out of area, put back in their proper place and or disposed of when area is completed.
• Report to work on time. Overtime when necessary as well as weekend work. Covers for other Sanitation Techs in their absence.
• Conduct regular sanitation duties, Custodial, which will be provided by the Sanitation Department Lead on a daily basis.
• Direct Report is to Sanation Lead.

Skills

Log and record sanitation activities

Sanitation knowledge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7500 - Skokie, IL 60077

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Second Shift

SUMMARY

This key position is to provide GNC with a solid structural teammate, having a complete knowledge of leading & detailed cleaning. Sanitation experience required. The employee chosen for this position will be thoroughly trained in the Standard Sanitation Operational Procedure or SSOP.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing clear direction in the Wash Down Rooms.
• Identifying what equipment / electrical needs to be covered.
• Using and providing the proper color-coded tools to do the job.
• Report food safety and quality problems to authorized personnel who can act on.
• Knowledge of equipment needing detailed cleaning, taken apart and cleaned (especially in food contact areas) to prevent mold and bacterial build up.
• Applying correct chemical dilution ratios to clean (trained in chemical safety a plus but will train right individual).
• DOCUMENTATION – Have knowledge of Master Sanitation Schedule. Provide signature on any documentation that is required to verify task was completed.
• Assuring all sanitation materials/tools/chemicals are taken out of area, put back in their proper place and or disposed of when area is completed.
• Report to work on time. Overtime when necessary as well as weekend work. Covers for other Sanitation Techs in their absence.
• Conduct regular sanitation duties, Custodial, which will be provided by the Sanitation Department Lead on a daily basis.
• Direct Report is to Sanation Lead.

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to accurately Log and Record Sanitation Activities.
• Janitorial and Sanitation Knowledge.
• Computer skills a plus. (Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-mail.)

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.