Sanitation Technician - 1st Shift

Job Title: Sanitation TechnicianReports To: QA Sanitation SupervisorDepartment / Group: Quality AssurancePosition Type: Full-TimeLocation: New Lenox, ILExemption Status: Non-ExemptPay / Salary Range: $19.00Travel Required: N/AAbout Us:Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.Job Summary:This position is integral to the success of the organization. Equipment and facilities services must operate at an optimum level to ensure that quality products are delivered to our customers. Sanitation contributes to the recurring upkeep and ongoing sanitation of plant operations by providing daily janitorial cleaning necessary for proper appearance and function of the facility. Provides ongoing sanitation to the facilities, offices, breakrooms, rest rooms and outside grounds.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Learn, practice, and adhere to all written current good manufacturing processes (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as they apply to cleaning and sanitizing of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and all general areasLearn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality Policies and ProceduresLearn, practice, and adhere to all Maintenance Department Policies and ProceduresRead, understand, and follow manufacturer’s directions for all chemicals used in the process of sanitizing manufacturing equipmentProperly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard against exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, and eye and ear hazardsMixes sanitizing solutions for cleaning parts, equipment, and facilitiesCleans parts, equipment, equipment carts, racks, polishing brushes, mops, and mop bucketsMaintains daily logs directly associated with specifically assigned areas, and report any deviations to the Maintenance ManagerAssists with various bathroom duties (i.e.: excessive water clean-up, replacing light bulbs, re-filling toilet seat covers, spot check and clean restrooms as needed, monitor lunch/break room area and clean as necessary throughout the process of normal operating hours)Maintain cleanliness of water fountains throughout the entire facilityMaintain supplies throughout the building (i.e.: hair nets, beard nets, shoe coverings, paper towels, paper cups, etc.)Maintain the facility and grounds (i.e.: weeding, trash removal, and overall cleanliness of area outside building, including snow removal) on a daily basis and responsible for maintaining the appropriate logs, report any deviations to the Maintenance ManagerCompletes assigned daily preventative maintenance on plant equipmentPerforms break down, transport, and set up of various office equipment and furnitureLearn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate wasteActively looking for ways to improve site area safetyMaintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure efficiency, employee safety, and product integrityDemonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them to those who can correct themPerform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as requiredWork in other areas, as neededMust maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms all other duties as assignedRegular and reliable attendanceQualifications & Requirements:High school diploma or GED, and 1+ years work experience preferably in a manufacturing environmentRead, write, speak, and comprehend EnglishComprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculatorAbility to communicate both written and orally within the organizationBasic mechanical skills to disassemble and reassemble machineryAbility to safely use hand and power tools applicable to the tasksPositive suggestions to improve operations in the work centerTeam Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately and adapts to changeDemonstrated time management skillsFollow verbal and written instructionsGood hand-eye coordinationAbility to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work centerAbility to work well under changing demands including hours of operationRequires excellent cleaning skills, accuracy, reliability, and attention to qualityGood work ethic, highly motivated self starter, and hands-on problem solverAbility to detect, recognize, and judge discrepanciesRequires accuracy, reliability, and attention to detailSuccessfully completes and attains passing score of the entry level testPhysical DemandsVision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standardsAbility to stand for long periods of time, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, and fine motor skills to work with the following tools: pressure washer, small hand tools, pallet jacks, mops, brooms, ladders, and portable stairsAbility to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and move heavier weights using proper equipmentMust be able to work with exposure to the elements for short periodsMust be able to work in elevated positions, at up to 25 feet and using proper safety precautionsWork EnvironmentRequires ability to work in an environment that contains fumes, dust, odors, low level noise, and temperature and ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel required (i.e.: safety glasses, shoe covers, gloves, hair net, face mask, or respirator)May require working in cramped spaces or extending hands into machinery, working outside, and exposed to inclement weatherQuality Statement:Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.Adhere to all health and safety work practices.Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.Equal Opportunity Statement:Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship #J-18808-Ljbffr Nlx-Beverage-Solutions