Quality and Sanitation Specialist III

Job Title

Quality and Sanitation Specialist III
• Chicago, IL
• 8 AM - 5 PM

We are seeking a hands‑on Sanitation Assistant Manager to support audit preparation activities in a food manufacturing plant. This role focuses on organizing existing programs, reviewing compliance against standards, and working directly with operations and sanitation teams to close gaps.

• Review sanitation programs against company and regulatory standards
• Organize existing records and documentation for audit readiness
• Identify gaps and drive completion with sanitation supervisors and operations teams
• Structure validation and verification records (cleaning validation, equipment swabbing, run lengths)
• Verify contractor cleaning program compliance and documentation
• Update procedures and supporting documents as needed
• Track action items and follow through to completion on the plant floor
• Communicate status and elevate roadblocks

• Experience in manufacturing, food production, quality, sanitation, or compliance environments
• Comfortable working on the production floor and collaborating with hourly teams
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Able to work independently and drive tasks to completion
• Experience with audits, inspections, or regulatory programs preferred
• Bachelor’s degree not required; practical experience valued

• Quality coordinator / QA tech
• Internal auditor / compliance specialist
• Production supervisor with documentation experience
• Food safety or sanitation program support
• Manufacturing project coordinator

• Approx. 6 weeks with potential extension based on project progress.
• This role is best suited for someone structured, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced plant environment.