Sanitation Technician - Third Shift at Continental Mills, Inc. in Effingham, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Title: 3rd Shift Sanitation Technician

Location: Effingham, IL

Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday, 10pm - 6:30am

Starting Pay: $23.29 + $1.75 shift differential per hour

Comprehensive Benefits Offered:

• Eligible for up to 7% quarterly bonus pay.


• Platinum level health insurance with low premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs.


• Company paid life insurance.


• Up to 5% 401(k) match.


• Generous PTO (paid time off).


• Paid paternity and maternity leave programs.


• Wellness programs, service awards, and company events.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Excellent working environment and the opportunity to make a difference.

Position Overview: The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the food manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. This role involves working in various production areas, using specialized cleaning equipment, and following strict safety and sanitation procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Cleaning and Sanitizing: Thoroughly clean and sanitize production equipment, work areas, and other facility areas according to established protocols.


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  Compliance: Ensure all cleaning procedures meet company standards and regulatory requirements for food safety.


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  Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, including sanitation logs and reports.


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  Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain cleaning equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Physical Requirements:

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  Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.


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  Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire duration of the shift.


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  Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean various equipment and facility areas.


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  Manual Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.


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  Climbing: Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to reach high areas and equipment.


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  Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.

Qualifications:

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  Experience: Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning roles, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.


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  Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and compliance with standards.


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  Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks consistently throughout the shift.


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  Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.


• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.


• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.


• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.

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