Sanitation Technician - 3Rd Shift

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective sanitation of the various plant equipment and departments.
• Must be able to follow equipment cleaning instructions as listed in the Sanitation Procedures Manual.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must become familiar with cleaning chemicals by name, function, and usage rate and become chemical certified.
• Timely notification to Maintenance, Supervisor and/or Lead of equipment problems.
• Notify Supervisor and/or Lead of actual or potential problems.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions from Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to work independently.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP's, proper sanitation, and housekeeping in area.
• Responsible for use of required safety equipment and complying with proper safety procedures including wearing proper protective clothing, steal toe boots and safety googles at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a fork lift.
• Experience using a variety of equipment including a power washer.
• Previous sanitation experience.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures a variety of instructions, diagrams or schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck.
• The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Sanitation Staff works third shift, 8 hours a shift. 11:00pm - 7:00am with overtime available as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $20.50. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.