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Sanitation Operator - First Shift

AT Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods

Sanitation Operator - First Shift

Alsip, IL

Sanitation Operator - First Shift

Alsip, IL, USA Req #3726

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.

Sanitation Operator - First Shift

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Hiring Hourly Rate: $19.02/hr.

  • 2 Year earning potential based on performance:

6 months $19.96

12 months $20.97

24 months $21.88

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

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.

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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.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Other details

  • Job Family Manufacturing Operations
  • Job Function Operations
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate $19.02

Client-provided location(s): Alsip, IL, USA
Job ID: Griffith_Foods-27223
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns