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Sanitation Worker 1st Shift

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: Woodland Gourmet
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Production Associate / Production Line, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25485 - 31684 USD Yearly USD 25485.00 31684.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Travel: As needed according totheessential functions of position

Department:Sanitation

JOB PURPOSE:

The primary role ofsanitation is cleaning the plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities
  • Perform general sanitationcleaningduties based on the current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
  • Breakdownand reassembly of manufacturing equipment
  • Washdown equipment or dry-clean as specified per the SSOP
  • Interior infrastructure cleaning of production and non-production areas
  • Assistinidentifyingsafety hazards, areas, and equipment requiring non-routine attention
  • Communicate and workcross-functionally with other departments to meetthe goal at hand
  • Participate in major project work,including dust collection system cleanouts,deep cleaning of warehouse and production areas
  • Safelyoperatebailers, ridingscrubbers,and scissor lifts
  • Able to work from heights of 20 feet using scissor lifts
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and passespre-operating inspection
  • Comply withall food safety and quality assurance standards(GMP
  • Ensurecleaning chemicalsare usedper work instructions and dispensed safely
  • Follow all safety guidelines and useappropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Maintain the Production areaclean and audit-ready
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including janitorial tasks,including washrooms, trash/waste removal, and facility groundskeeping activities
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • Priormachinebreakdownand sanitation experience preferred
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Mustdemonstratebasic tool knowledge and basicmechanicalskills
  • Production and/or Warehouse experience desirable, food manufacturing a plus
  • Canfrequentlymove or lift to55lbs (55lbs-65lbs team lift)
  • Must follow allGMPsand workconsistentlywith all food safety, quality,andsanitationrequirements
Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply,and divide
  • Abilityto prioritize and learn quickly
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Able to manage a variety of tasks at the same time with rapidly changing priorities
  • Must be reliable, a self-starter and safety-minded
  • Ability to work independentlyandas part of a team
  • Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail
  • Strong organizational skills
Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and frequently bend and move about the facility.

    Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
Personal Protective Equipment

The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to chemical safety protocols.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position does not allow for remote work.

This role does not allow for remote work.

Works inamanufacturing environment

Exposure to dust, odors,and noise

Use of cleaning chemicals

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The estimated hourly salary range for this role is $18.50-23. This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.

Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.

Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your…

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