Sanitation Technician - 2nd shift (10:30pm-7:00am) - Line 2

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else - delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result!

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI.

We are looking for a Sanitation Technician (Line 2) to work 2nd shift in our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Sanitation Technician works 2nd shift, 10 hours per shift.
• The hours are 4:15pm to 2:15 am with overtime available as needed.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for effective sanitation of the various plant equipment and departments.
• Must be able to follow equipment cleaning instructions as listed in the Sanitation Procedures Manual.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must become familiar with cleaning chemicals by name, function, and usage rate and become chemical certified.
• Timely notification to Maintenance, Supervisor and/or Lead of equipment problems.
• Notify Supervisor and/or Lead of actual or potential problems.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions from Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to work independently.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP’s, proper sanitation, and housekeeping in area.
• Responsible for use of required safety equipment and complying with proper safety procedures including wearing proper protective clothing, steal toe boots and safety googles at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience using a variety of equipment including a power washer.
• Previous sanitation experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures a variety of instructions, diagrams or schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

Universal Pay Verbiage:

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is $17.25 per hour. This role is also eligible for shift differential pay ($1.50 per hour) and overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.