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:** Building Sanitation **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 3rd Shift 7:00pm to 5:30am, Monday - Friday, with rotating for Saturday work based on production schedule. **Work Location:** 1325 Chase Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 **Benefits:** Based on Union Contract Provisions **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** 3rd Shift: $20.71 per hour, plus $0.30 shift differential. **Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:** leaning 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. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.