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Sanitation Technician

The Suter Company, Inc
Sycamore, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Description

CORE HOURS

  • Third Shift, Monday through Friday 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • As a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule including Saturdays as needed.

STARTING PAY

  • $24.50 per hour  

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the Mission Statement of the Company by Living Our Values, Creating Unique Solutions, and Supporting Customer Success. 
  • Treat all co-workers, customers, and suppliers in accordance with our Company’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Extraordinary Care, Radical Generosity, Better Every Day, and Customer Success.
  • Follow all company GMPs and SOPs.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment used in production and processing to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance. The position follows established sanitation procedures, handles cleaning chemicals safely, and completes required documentation. It plays a key role in maintaining hygienic conditions and supporting operational readiness.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform daily setting up, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment for production and processing. 
  • Dilute cleaning chemicals and follow all safety precautions when using them.
  • Clean equipment, parts, utensils, and containers during washdown and between batches. 
  • Inspect and ensure sanitary conditions have been achieved. 
  • Follow all safety regulations and PPE requirements.
  • Complete required HACCP documentation.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED, plus some work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience  

KNOWLEDGE

  • Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different types of chemicals used, their purpose, and interactions with other chemicals.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Reasoning – Follow detailed written, verbal or diagrammed instructions, deal with a few concrete variables.
  • Mathematical – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
  • Language Development – Ability to understand and follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions and write identifying information.
  • Physical Effort – Heavy work – exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Vision – Far, near and mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision.
  • Activity – Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear; frequently required to use finger dexterity, grasp, feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

THE SUTER COMPANY BENEFITS (including, but not limited to)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENT


The work environment characteristics described herein 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 the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and dangerous chemicals, and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, temperature extremes, moderate noise, and electrical shock.


This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.


Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required.


Equal Opportunity Employer



Salary : $25

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