Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift - $25.24

Eagle Family Foods; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Foods is seeking a sanitation and production-oriented team member to support facility cleaning, sanitation documentation, and cross-functional duties on the production floor. The role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols and quality requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Applicants should be able to work in hot/cold and wet conditions, lift up to 75 pounds, and operate cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Basic sanitation experience preferred
• Ability to lift/pull 75 pounds and work in hot/cold/wet conditions

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety protocols
• Prepare facility equipment for cleaning and lockout/tagout procedures
• Use approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Complete sanitation documentation accurately
• Perform multiple job functions across departments
• Sanitize plant equipment and environment thoroughly and safely
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained
• Maintain quality checks and documentation per SOPs and regulations
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and effective communication with staff

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

Business or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production management software

Job description

At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150 years. Eagle is a diversified food company producing and marketing sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, snacks and convenient meal solutions products. As a company, Eagle Foods is passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that boldly builds better people and better brands while focusing on the positive impact our company, our products and our people have on the world. Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia® Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET® Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad. Eagle Foods products are marketed and distributed across all U.S. retail channels, including grocery stores, club stores and mass-merchandisers, as well as foodservice and export, U.S. military, and private label business.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety protocols
• Prepare facility equipment for cleaning by locking out machinery and covering all electrical equipment with plastic as needed
• Use approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Must be able to complete sanitation documentation paperwork and RedZone accurately
• Be able to perform and rotate through several job functions within each department
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and environment in a thorough and safe manner
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified
• Ensure all quality assurance (Pre Op) checks are performed at designated intervals
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments
• Obtain and maintain training, certifications, and licenses that are required
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by plant management

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Basic sanitation experience preferred
• Ability to work in hot/cold and wet conditions
• Ability to lift/push/pull 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to hose for an extended period of time
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Physical demands for this position require walking or standing most of the time
• Understand the processes and expectations involved in safe chemical handling
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control processes
• Standing, walking, and climbing for 8+ hours a day

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods and lifting up to 75 pounds as needed.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to noise, heat, and machinery.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee occasionally works in proximity to fumes or air-borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.