Sanitation Technician | 2nd Shft

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

Join one of our larger bakeries in North America in North Sioux City, SD. The plant is 350k sq. ft. and operates 8 highly automated production lines. At this plant, we produce cookies for multiple household names. Nestled between the curves of the Missouri River and the banks of McCook Lake, North Sioux City is at the intersection of commerce, recreation, and small town living with big city attractions.

• STARTING WAGE OF $22.63/hr. (includes $1/hr. differential for 2nd shift)
• This opening is for Sunday through Thursday, 3 PM to 11 PM

Job Summary
As part of the Food Safety Team at Hearthside, the Sanitor role is a critical foundational position to help ensure the production of safe wholesome foods. The qualified candidate will work with a variety of equipment to maintain cleanliness of the entire facility. The position consists of work which requires physical endurance and a willingness to perform manual tasks including working from heights on ladders and scissor lifts. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, mandatory overtime as needed and in a variety of operating conditions. We will train you help you be successful in this role. Hearthside Foods believe in their people and want them to succeed. Our tiered approach to wages will allow you to grow in the position both financially and from a skills standpoint. Opportunities for transfer to other HFS facilities are available for those that show integrity, diligence, and high performance.
Follows procedures and SOPs to perform cleaning on production equipment to ensure safety and hygiene. May record information to reflect sanitation activities and issues. Advises/updates supervisor/manager of progress and or other non-routine issues.
Job Duties

May include, but are not limited to the following:

• Disassemble and reassemble critical equipment and pumps
• Understand equipment instructions, manuals, specifications, and safety requirements
• Read instruments and record all required data
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas
• Remove trash and debris
• Follows established procedures in the cleaning and sanitation of idle production equipment.
• Wet washes rooms and production lines.
• Completes required reporting to reflect activity.
• Advises supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Additional duties as assigned

Clean and sanitize the following areas:

• Mixing room
• Production areas
• Packaging areas
• Walls and Ceilings
• All equipment including elevated conveyors
• Exterior plant area as needed
• Perform food safety and quality testing including:
• Titration levels
• APC Swabs
• Allergen testing
• LRN Swabs

After training, safely operate:

• COP Tub
• Floor scrubber
• Pallet Jacks
• Boom lift
• Scissor lift

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Skills:

• Must be a self-starter
• Basic math skills to calculate and measure cleansers/sanitizers
• Sufficient English reading and writing skills in order to understand equipment instructions, standard operating procedures, and activity documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Ability to:

• Prioritize work schedules
• Must understand and follow all safety policies and procedures. This includes the ability to communicate and take direction from the Sanitation Group Lead and/or Sanitation Supervisor
• Work in a team environment
• Must understand and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Learn new tasks and methods of working
• Be on time and fully engaged at every shift you are scheduled
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Work is primarily done in a production environment.
• Frequent production environment exposure includes noise, dust, dampness, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to lift excess of 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the time
• Ability to climb, including on stairs
• Ability to work in hot, wet, and/or tight spaces
• Crawling and working on knees and ladders is required
• Ability to work at heights without disorientation
• Occasionally move up to 45-50 pounds with a hoist, pallet-jack or cart, and regularly lift up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• At least six months experience in a sanitation production environment preferred.

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.