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Sanitation Lead-Day Shift

Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.
Bellwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

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 Lead-Day Shift

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

***This is a DAY Shift position on a 2/2/3, 12-hour shift structure. 5am-5:30pm, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, etc. Every other weekend OFF (Sat/Sun/Mon)

The individual in this position supervises the organization of custodial activities throughout the plant and warehouse. The work requires knowledge of the practices and materials of the service and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The individual works under general supervision and uses independent judgment to apply the guidelines to specific situations.

Ways you will make a difference

1. Adhering to high sanitation, GMP, safety standards.

2. Be familiar with cleaning chemicals and techniques, as well as the Master Sanitation Schedule to assure we are in compliance with our programs and regulatory guidelines.

3. Train janitorial staff in job skills, proper cleaning methods, and use of equipment, safety practices, prevention, and in work regulations.

4. Conducts inspections and investigates complaints of the building to check for cleanliness, and advises staff of found conditions and methods of correction.

5. Continually demonstrating proficient communications and ability to work in a team environment under short timelines.

6. Monitor inventory of cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment; Communicate with Sanitation Supervisor when replenishment is needed.

7. Reports all observed safety hazards.

8. Conducts oneself in a professional manner, maintains continuity between shifts, and contributes to an overall team effort.

9. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

10. Evaluates and verifies staff performance through the review of complete work assignments and work techniques.

11. Participation in departmental activities such as meetings, project groups, administrative obligations (phone, e-mail).

12. Must maintain accurate, thorough records.

13. Back-up to Lead Sanitation Operator in his/her absence: Sanitation Supervisor

Skills that will make you successful

1. Minimum of 3 – 5 years of food-industry experience preferred.

2. The individual must have good creative, problem solving and organizational skill, as well as good communication skills.

3. Be at work as scheduled an in a timely manner.

4. Individual must be able to work independently while able to support the overall objectives of a team.

5. Individual must be able to thrive in a fast paced, multi-project/task environment and be comfortable working with people of varying disciplines and levels: upper management, sales/marketing, R&D, manufacturing, and plant personnel.

6. Computer proficiency in electronic communication (Microsoft Office preferred)

7. Proficient in time management.

8. Able to work in a team environment.

9. Ensures compliance with AIB, SQF, and other relevant standards.

Experiences that will support your success

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$26.00 per hour

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.

Salary : $26

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