Sanitation Operator
Kerry Group LLC, Melrose Park, IL, United States
Kerry Manufacturing Position
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the Role
Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!
We have two vacancies on the Friday to Sunday 2AM - 2PM shift.
Merlose Park is part of a Union.
Key Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned in support of facility maintenance and safety measures.
Working hours Friday - Sunday 2AM-2PM
Compensation information listed on the bottom of this job announcement.
Note Melrose Park is part of a Union.
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety rules, quality standards and requirements.
Safely handle chemicals using appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and follow established procedures.
Remove debris from the warehouse, production and walkways of the facility throughout the shift. Clean as you go.
Assist production in emptying balers used for cardboard, paper bags and plastic recycling. Load recyclables onto a trailer.
Cleans floors using brooms, a mop and bucket, walk behind floor scrubber, or ride on scrubber. Perform and document the proper cleaning and maintenance of the scrubber.
Follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or verbal directions from leads/supervisors/managers in performing assigned sanitor or janitorial tasks.
Accurately document completion of tasks using multiple forms of documentation. Work orders, Master Sanitation Schedules, check lists and task assignment lists.
Assist production department in cleaning tasks within the production area. This would include equipment inside the rooms or other associated areas.
Replenish supplies including, but not limited to PPE, hand sanitizers, hand washing and welfare areas.
Perform a weekly inventory of supplies assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor/Manager.
Perform roof and ground sanitary maintenance in all seasons. This would include removal of ice, snow, trash, or spillage from plant grounds.
Gain proficiency with equipment assigned to the Sanitation Department including but not limited to Forklift, Scissor Lift, Articulating Boom and Snow Blower.
Must be flexible in task assignments as priorities during the day/week may change.
Must be comfortable obtaining the certifications listed below as required.
Qualifications and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Satisfactory completion will be determined by the Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Supervisor and/or Manager. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and six months related experience and training in a facility of similar make up and size; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Chemical handling, forklift, scissor lift, articulating boom, confined space work, working at heights, lock out tag out (all Kerry issued). These may be acquired while a holder of this job.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Information
The pay rate for this position is $22.38 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 5/26/2026.
Disclaimer We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the Role
Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!
We have two vacancies on the Friday to Sunday 2AM - 2PM shift.
Merlose Park is part of a Union.
Key Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned in support of facility maintenance and safety measures.
Working hours Friday - Sunday 2AM-2PM
Compensation information listed on the bottom of this job announcement.
Note Melrose Park is part of a Union.
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety rules, quality standards and requirements.
Safely handle chemicals using appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and follow established procedures.
Remove debris from the warehouse, production and walkways of the facility throughout the shift. Clean as you go.
Assist production in emptying balers used for cardboard, paper bags and plastic recycling. Load recyclables onto a trailer.
Cleans floors using brooms, a mop and bucket, walk behind floor scrubber, or ride on scrubber. Perform and document the proper cleaning and maintenance of the scrubber.
Follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or verbal directions from leads/supervisors/managers in performing assigned sanitor or janitorial tasks.
Accurately document completion of tasks using multiple forms of documentation. Work orders, Master Sanitation Schedules, check lists and task assignment lists.
Assist production department in cleaning tasks within the production area. This would include equipment inside the rooms or other associated areas.
Replenish supplies including, but not limited to PPE, hand sanitizers, hand washing and welfare areas.
Perform a weekly inventory of supplies assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor/Manager.
Perform roof and ground sanitary maintenance in all seasons. This would include removal of ice, snow, trash, or spillage from plant grounds.
Gain proficiency with equipment assigned to the Sanitation Department including but not limited to Forklift, Scissor Lift, Articulating Boom and Snow Blower.
Must be flexible in task assignments as priorities during the day/week may change.
Must be comfortable obtaining the certifications listed below as required.
Qualifications and Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Satisfactory completion will be determined by the Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Supervisor and/or Manager. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and six months related experience and training in a facility of similar make up and size; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Chemical handling, forklift, scissor lift, articulating boom, confined space work, working at heights, lock out tag out (all Kerry issued). These may be acquired while a holder of this job.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Information
The pay rate for this position is $22.38 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 5/26/2026.
Disclaimer We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).