Equipment Cleaner - 3rd Shift

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois

Pay Rate: $23.00-$26.00/hour

Shift: 3rd Shift (Generally starts as early as 9:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)

Requirement: Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE...

In this role, you will help keep production running safely, efficiently, and to the highest sanitation and quality standards. You will be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and reassembling production equipment while identifying equipment issues that could affect product quality or operational performance.

Your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety will help maintain a clean, organized, and reliable production environment. This is a hands-on position that requires working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment according to established procedures and sanitation standards.
• Recognize and report variations from standard equipment conditions or cleaning procedures.
• Work in a steam room and other hot, cold, wet, or industrial production environments as required.
• Maintain assigned areas according to established sanitation and 5S cleanliness, housekeeping, and organizational standards.
• Analyze equipment performance and submit work orders describing equipment problems, including issues that may contribute to inferior product or production performance.
• Complete and close out SAP work orders daily.
• Safely operate a forklift after successfully completing required licensing requirements.
• Operate floor scrubbers and other required sanitation equipment.
• Move product scrap containers throughout the plant, including pushing and pulling heavy wheeled loads.
• Work safely from heights using ladders or lifts.
• Communicate thoroughly with employees on the previous shift regarding unfinished work, special requests, workload, and other requirements.
• Analyze and resolve day-to-day work problems and assist management with operational problem-solving as needed.
• Develop action plans and follow through on departmental objectives.
• Follow all SQF, HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, and Hygiene requirements.
• Identify and report potentially unsafe conditions and properly use required equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment.
• Participate in required safety meetings and support plant safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and production operations.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

You will work closely with production, sanitation, maintenance, and plant leadership to ensure equipment and production areas are clean, safe, and ready for operation.

You will also partner with employees across shifts to communicate outstanding work, equipment concerns, and special requirements. Success in this role requires clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE... (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other written work instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment functions and recognize potential equipment problems.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow established sanitation procedures.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and seek clarification when needed.
• Ability to communicate information clearly in writing, including equipment issues and work-order documentation.
• Ability to prioritize daily assignments, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to operate a forklift and successfully complete all required licensing requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete the required Powered Industrial Equipment physical and licensing requirements.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment, vibration, forklift traffic, industrial noise, fumes or airborne particles, wet conditions, and hot and cold temperature extremes.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, safety shields, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and approved footwear.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach up to 7 feet unassisted.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull heavy loads on wheeled equipment, including product scrap containers.
• Ability to work from heights using a ladder or lift.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively handle changing priorities and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary to support operations.
• Commitment to remain in the position for at least one year due to training requirements.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete the 90-day evaluation period.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE... (NICE TO HAVE)

• Two years of related manufacturing, production, sanitation, equipment cleaning, or mechanical experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling production equipment.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or similarly regulated production environment.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, SOP, sanitation, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Experience using SAP or a similar computerized maintenance/work-order system.
• Forklift or Powered Industrial Equipment experience.
• Experience using floor scrubbers, lifts, or other industrial sanitation equipment.
• Familiarity with 5S workplace organization principles.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.