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Sanitation

3/4/2026

Provide cleaning services to plant facilities by using approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces and sanitize all components of food production and processing equipment. Responsibilities also include maintaining all buildings, operating specialized cleaning equipment, and managing supply levels for restrooms and dispensers.

Salary

16.75 - 17.5 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Pure’s Food Specialties was founded in 1964 as a small family-owned cookie manufacturing operation in Broadview, IL (10 miles west of Chicago). Five Decades and three expansions later, Pure’s has grown into one of the leading cookie manufacturing companies in the industry with a customer list that includes many of the largest retailers, wholesalers, and CPG companies in the United States. At Pure’s we’ve developed a unique culture where we make it our mission each day to maintain the speed, flexibility, and responsiveness of a small neighborhood bakery, even as we add some of the largest production lines in the industry.

About the Role

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide cleaning to plant facilities by using approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces, sanitize all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensure that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)

• Some cleaning experience required

• Attention to detail

• Physical stamina

• Responsible for all cleaning of soiled supplies and equipment used in the manufacturing process.

• All buildings (administration, production, distribution) must be maintained according to Company Policy. Maintains all buildings by washing walls, ceilings, floors, removing trash and disinfects all refrigerator units and cleans trash room. Operate rack washer, power washer, steamer, washer extractors and dryers.

• Responsible for maintaining supplies such as paper products for bathrooms and towel dispensers in all buildings.

• Responsible for always keeping assigned work area clean and tidy and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor or lead immediately.

• Efficiently disassembles and assembles equipment for proper cleaning.

• Adheres to all GMP guidelines in the performance of job.

• Is aware of the chemical properties and proper use of cleaning solutions and applies knowledge in their proper use.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS

1-3 years of sanitation experience preferred.

Work Environment & Physical demands

This position works in a manufacturing facility and requires standing, bending, climbing or walking 100% of the time
Must frequently twist, bend, and stoop when preforming work tasks.
Frequently carry or lift 25 pounds or more.

Benefits:

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
401k Plan
Short term disability available
Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure Food Specialties is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Key Skills

CleaningDisinfectingSanitizingAttention To DetailPhysical StaminaEquipment DisassemblyEquipment AssemblyGMP Guidelines AdherenceChemical HandlingReading LabelsCommunication