Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift at Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Carol Stream, Illinois

Job Description:

Who We Are:

With over 10,000 employees at 37 facilities across US & Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry's largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement - both for the business and our people.

Summary

Follows procedures and SOPs to perform cleaning on production equipment to ensure safety and hygiene. May record information to reflect sanitation activities and issues. Advises/updates supervisor/manager of progress and or other non-routine issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Disassemble and reassemble critical equipment and pumps
• Understand equipment instructions, manuals, specifications, and safety requirements
• Read instruments and record all required data
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas
• Remove trash and debris
• Additional duties as assigned

Clean and sanitize the following areas:

• Production areas
• Packaging areas
• Walls and Ceilings
• All equipment including elevated conveyors
• Exterior plant area as needed

Perform food safety and quality testing including:

• Titration levels
• APC Swabs
• Allergen testing
• LRN Swabs

After training safely operate:

• Floor scrubber
• Pallet Jacks
• Boom lift
• Scissor lift

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; at least six months experience in a sanitation production environment preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.

Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.

Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled

Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted and 40-75 lbs. assisted.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.