Sanitation Technician

Job Locations: US-IL-Bolingbrook Your Opportunity: The primary function of this position is to clean, maintain and sanitize production machines, equipment, tools and work areas according to a set schedule and in emergency and non-emergency situations ensuring GMP and quality standards are met to maintain an efficient flow of the production process. Core Responsibilities:

• Promptly at the start of the shift review the work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and prepare for operations.
• Prepare machinery for cleaning, remove remaining materials from the machines and floors and place in the proper containers.
• Remove totes and other containers from the machine area, close valves, open doors, lids, drains and water valves.
• Breakdown, disassemble and / or loosen nuts, screws, belts, remove machine parts, conveyors, guard rails, lids, doors and guards.
• Blow down the production equipment, conveyors and machinery with the compressed air tool as required.
• Scrape material from the machine parts, shovel excess into totes and soak parts as needed
• Obtain and apply the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solution, apply foam to the surfaces, scrub surfaces and parts.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED; and 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and the safety regulations.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must have experience with the production process.
• Must complete “Lock-out / Tag-out” awareness training.
• Must know MSDS information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and extreme cold conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemical; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Careers and Benefits: To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

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About Smithfield Foods: Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. EEO/AA Information: Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.