What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift position at Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.?
For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift
Job Location: DeKalb
Want to make an impact?
The Sanitation Technician will plan, direct, and control daily and nightly cleaning activities to meet established standards. Position is responsible for following proper procedures to clean industrialized equipment, ensure adherence to food safety standards and assist in minimizing down time.
Ways you will make a difference
- Manage plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production
- Strictly adhere to sanitation, GMP, and safety standards
- Perform cleaning and sanitation activities according to Master Sanitation Schedules for the facility interior and exterior and ensure superior sanitation of equipment and surrounding areas
- Participate in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements
- Facilitate problem resolution related to sanitation and sanitation quality issues
- Follow up on work orders with the appropriate associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work
- Monitor the Chemical storage and dispense the appropriate concentration for cleaning activities
- Receive and track sanitary and chemical inventory
- Monitor sanitation team in the use of chemicals and proper safety procedures, checking inventory levels of chemicals and ordering supplies when necessary
- Understand and demonstrate the Company’s core values and operating principles
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara's business objectives
Skills that will make you successful
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
- Basic knowledge of HACCP, BRC food safety and GMP principles
- Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations
Experiences that will support your success
- Minimum of 2 years sanitation experience in the food-industry preferred
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
