Sanitation Technician

Job Description - Sanitation

Your Opportunity

The primary function of this position is to clean, maintain and sanitize production machines, equipment, tools and work areas according to a set schedule and in emergency and non-emergency situations ensuring GMP and quality standards are met to maintain an efficient flow of the production process.

Core Responsibilities

• Promptly at the start of the shift review the work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and prepare for operations.
• Prepare machinery for cleaning, remove remaining materials from the machines and floors and place in the proper containers.
• Remove totes and other containers from the machine area, close valves, open doors, lids, drains and water valves.
• Breakdown, disassemble and / or loosen nuts, screws, belts, remove machine parts, conveyors, guard rails, lids, doors and guards.
• Blow down the production equipment, conveyors and machinery with the compressed air tool as required.
• Scrape material from the machine parts, shovel excess into totes and soak parts as needed
• Obtain and apply the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solution, apply foam to the surfaces, scrub surfaces and parts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and the safety regulations.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must have experience with the production process.
• Must complete “Lock-out / Tag-out” awareness training.
• Must know MSDS information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.20 - $21.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60490: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person