This position requires a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the degree of cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the plant to adhere to government requirements and ensure the highest attainable level of product safety. Potential candidates for this position must possess a moderate level of technical abilities and be capable of completing specialized safety training.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

1st Shift Janitorial Sanitation

Job Description:

Cleaning Equipment following company cleaning procedures

Safe disassembly and re-assembly of process and packing equipment

Set-up or change-over equipment after cleaning process --

Sanitizing Equipment using spraying system

Lock out/Tag out of equipment

Operate CIP system, set up cleaning of retail lines, egg system and tanks

Document all work performed, update and maintain master

sanitation schedule completion forms

Operation of all cleaning equipment, floor scrubber, compactor, baler, foamers

Able to lift 50 Lbs.

Able to work overtime

Operation of equipment to ensure sanitization

Operation of Forklifts/Man Lifts

Competency of MSDS Chemical Safety

Occasionally supporting packaging operations for production related duties

Support operations in production work as needed

Learn details of front office cleaning, lockers, washrooms.

Additional tasks as needed

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills 

Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills 

Read, write, and communicate in English 

Must be organized and detail oriented 

Should be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility 

Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularly 

Must be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basis 

Learn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.). 

Use various hand tools like scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. 

Work independently and as part of a team 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.