Sanitation Worker

RPM SPG; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM SPG is seeking a sanitation associate to maintain cleanliness and food safety across processing lines and equipment. You will perform daily sanitation, ensure food defense, and promote a safe workplace while following corporate safety requirements.

You will also complete logs, reports and shift paperwork and communicate with the Production Supervisor to ensure documentation is accurate and timely.

Qualifications

• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be safety conscious and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Willing to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Read and understand HACCP, SQF and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Promote a safe workplace through knowledge of sanitation program and safety rules.
• Fill out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
• Maintain documentation and communicate with Manager and shift supervisors.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety-conscious

Self-directed

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

Sanitation is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the Processing facility, surrounding area and equipment. Reports to the Production supervisor and receives direction concerning sanitation activities.Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. Ensures that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions.Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions.Follow best practices for safety, SDS guidelines, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.Responsible for filling out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.Regularly complete training in methods of improving sanitation processesMakes certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazardsEnsures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation.Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalentMust possess good reading, writing and math skills.Must always be safety conscious. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision Willing and able to work overtime as neededHardworking, dependable, and safety consciousBilingual - English/Spanish is preferredWillingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidaysStrong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.Read and understand chemical labels.Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.Must always be safety conscious. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision Willing and able to work overtime as neededHardworking, dependable, and safety consciousBilingual - English/Spanish is preferredWillingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidaysStrong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.Read and understand chemical labels.Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.

Position Reports To: Production Supervisor