Building Sanitation Technician

H.B. Taylor Co. is a rapidly growing vertically integrated manufacturer of flavors, colors and specialty products. With over 70 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, H.B. Taylor Co. is recognized by our customers and our peers as a world-class partner. We operate 24/7 out of two facilities in Chicago and Calumet City locations, providing manufacturing excellence and best-in-class quality and customer service.

We are looking for an experienced Sanitation Technician for our Calumet City location to join our team, and enjoy a dynamic, collaborative culture. This role will allow you to engage with the many exciting facets of a flavor and ingredient manufacturer. The ideal individual will work hard and be results driven, but also have fun along the way.

Summary: The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for all cleanliness and sanitation of Production, Operations and all interior and exterior perimeters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for the sanitation of all areas in the plant surrounding area and operations facility.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with floor scrubber.
• General sanitation of the work area by cleaning walls, locker rooms, rest rooms, floors, windows and sinks, to keep areas free from germs and bacteria.
• Perform repetitive tasks and follow instructions.
• General janitorial duties which include emptying garbage cans from the plant, plant break rooms, conference rooms, offices and any other areas in the facility.
• Perform all responsibilities following established GMP, Food Safety, Personal Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Must be able to follow written procedures.
• Must wear required PPE at all times.
• Understand and be responsible for compliance with facility sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ensure safe handling and proper usage of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain and restock bathroom soap, paper towels and tissue.
• Keep accurate paperwork and complete ALL required paperwork and log all tasks daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory duties

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) proficiently in English.

Mathematical Skills: No basic math skills are required.

Computer Skills: No basic computer skills are required.

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, climb, squat, twist and kneel, as well as frequently stand (for long periods of time) and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to a hot and cold environment, airborne particles and odor in the plant. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any otherrelated duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Calumet City, IL 60409: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person