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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.

Sanitor - 3rd Shift

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Back Up Sanitor 3rd Shift

Employee performs In-Plant cleaning and Sanitation procedures ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Plant Safety rules and practices.

Ways you will make a difference

OPERATIONAL TASKS:
•   Cleans production equipment by washing, vacuuming, wiping and sweeping it.
•   Cleans floors by sweeping and mopping them.
•   Disassembles and assembles plant equipment for cleaning, such as bucket elevators, sifters, packaging machines, dust collector lines, etc.
•   Responsible for proper operation of the equipment after assembly.
•   Responsible for hands on training / guiding HMO.
•   Cleans the plant facilities (Cafeteria, locker rooms) and grounds.
•   Disposes of refuse in dumpster or compactor.
•   Suggests changes to improve janitorial work performance through continuous improvement.
•   Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
•   Displays cooperation by working closely with Maintenance, Production, and Sanitation personnel.
•   Works with and understands cleaning chemicals to maintain a safe plant environment.
•   Cleans equipment, floor or any plant equipment that may be contaminated with body fluids. Uses bloodborne pathogen safeguards.
•   After receiving proper training, uses fire extinguishers to fight small incipient plant fires.
•   Removes snow from the plant walkways.
•   Operates sanitation equipment (riding scrubbers, manlifts, high horse and snow blowers).
•   Communicates conditions of equipment by; completing appropriate maintenance record, computer data entry, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming sanitarians at shift change, and informing the supervisor of significant problems.
•   Completes assigned jobs and enters job data into Maximo in a timely manner.
•   Other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

QUALITY:
Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:
Employee shall follow Ferrara-Itasca’s safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelors Degree is Preferred

Food Manufacturing Experience is Preferred

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.