Sanitation Operator - 2nd Shift

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Summary:

The incumbent keeps all areas of the plant in clean and orderly condition. Sanitation Operators ensure all cleaning chemicals are used and dispensed safely. When cleaning the production equipment, Sanitation Operators ensure Griffith Foods standards are being maintained. Other responsibilities to be assigned from time to time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete daily work assignments.
• Operate riding scrubber and forklift.
• Disassemble and detail clean manufacturing equipment in mixing and packaging.
• Complete all monthly, quarterly, and yearly duties as assigned by supervision.
• Participates in major project work that includes dust collection system cleanouts, overhead pipes in warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Complete monthly maintenance checks of all sanitation equipment.
• Ensures that all process equipment is clean and passes ATP swab testing as part of the startup process at the beginning of the week.
• Patching and caulking wall/floor areas.
• Able to work from heights of 30 feet using scissor lifts or boom lift.
• Operate recycling bailers.
• Operate Gama jets for holding bins.
• Proper cleaning of chemical spills.
• Always keep plant tour and audit ready.
• Calibrate chemical use.
• Confined entry.
• Lock Out Tag Out.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical and painting skills.
• 3 months sanitation experience is required.
• Able to operate a forklift and successfully complete Griffith Foods Forklift training program.
• Must be able to complete Sanitation Operator Training annually or as needed per the Alsip Plant Sanitation Operator Training.
• Physical requirements include: Stand, walk, use hands or fingers, sit handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, hear and talk. Occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Can frequently move or lift up to 50lbs. occasionally to 100lbs. Specific vision abilities, distance, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Flexibility to work mandatory and voluntary overtime including weekends required

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.