Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift

Shift Schedule

The role follows a 2nd Shift schedule, primarily working from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Off days are Thursday and Saturday. Tuesday hours vary slightly: 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and a food-safe environment in the food processing facility. The associate must wear proper personal protective equipment at all times, keep janitorial equipment clean, organized and safe, and follow all health and safety regulations.

• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean, and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with a floor scrubber
• Clean and wipe down racks
• Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
• Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
• Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks

• Mix water and cleaning chemicals in containers, mop buckets to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Check for leaks, drips, and condensation
• Clean all food manufacturing machinery according to SOPs

• Clean floors using a dry cleaning method
• Remove any ice accumulation on the floors, walls, and cooling units
• Check for leaks, drips, and condensation

• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean and sanitize receptacles on a daily basis
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with a floor scrubber
• Clean and wipe down racks
• Clean, wash and sanitize all production utensils, bus tubs, red crates and blue dollies
• Clean metal tables and sanitize on a daily basis
• Re-stock chemicals
• Clean and sanitize three department sinks
• Test sanitizer with Hydrion test strips to test PPM sanitation solution
• Clean tub washer according to SOP

• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing them with a floor scrubber

• Re-stock vinyl gloves in all sizes
• Clean and sanitize hand wash sinks and three department sinks
• Clean walls when completing deep clean

• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

• Arrives to work at scheduled time and follows time off request procedure
• Communicates with co-workers in a professional manner
• Treats co-workers with respect at all times
• Escalates attitude issues among janitors to FSQA Manager
• Uses teamwork with production throughout the day

• Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in the food industry
• General high school degree, or equivalent (e.g., GED). High school diploma is preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

This position requires 0% travel.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at

Illinois Pay Range: $18.75 – $18.75 USD