Sanitation / General Utility - 3rd Shift - Chicago RACINE

This role is responsible for, under immediate direction, safely operating equipment and handles chemicals to sanitize production equipment and to clean the production area.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

• Use a variety of equipment, including high pressure water hoses, to thoroughly cleanse and sanitize production equipment following established procedures. May be required to disassemble and re-assemble portions of the equipment.

• Apply chemicals for cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing; apply hot water wash down for sterilization.

• Shovel and sweep floors, drains, and sewers from daily production; gather trash and transport trash to compactor for disposal.

• Handle equipment and chemicals in accordance with company, government, and material safety data sheet guidelines.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in worker area; maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with existing policy.

• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, employment, and work rules.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 1 year of experience in related field is preferred.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

Compensation/Benefits

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.35. This role is a union role and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts.

This role is eligible for benefits through the union and will include medical, dental, vision and retirement.

For complete details about the full benefit offerings, please request a copy of the collective bargaining agreement.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

OSI participates in the E-Verify program.