Equipment Cleaner - Nights

LOCATION: Downers Grove, Illinois

JOB TITLE: Equipment Cleaner

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $24.00 - $27.00

SHIFT: Night Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 6 PM until 6 AM with the ability to flex time between shifts as needed. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required. This position will follow the preset alternative work schedule.

JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES:

• Must disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment, requiring understanding and retention of set procedures and the ability to detect variations from standard.
• Must work in steam room (hot environment).
• Must maintain assigned areas according to set sanitation standards.
• Must have some mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to operate a forklift truck and pass licensing requirements.
• Must move product scrap containers throughout plant as needed (requires pushing/pulling up to 800 lbs.).
• Must operate a floor scrubber.
• Ability to work from heights on a ladder or lift.
• Must remain on job for one year due to training requirements.
• Analyzes equipment performance and submit work orders describing problems of the equipment and how it relates to inferior production of product.
• Ensures all SQF, HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, and Hygiene standards are adhered to.
• Communicates thoroughly with the previous shift's equipment cleaners regarding unfinished task workload and or special requests or requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists management in solving work problems.
• Develop action plans and ensure follow through on obtaining objectives for the department
• Complete/close out SAP work orders daily
• Maintains work area to "5S" cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standard.
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Analytical - Ability to properly prioritize work, including a basic ability to understand mechanical functions of equipment and basic sanitation techniques.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification to ensure understanding is reached within the communication
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, Able to read and interpret written information and work procedures
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans daily work assignments including MS, Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security - Ensure safety procedures are met; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Attend weekly pre-shift meetings on safety.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment
• Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach to 7 feet unassisted, talk and hear
• Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperature extremes, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear.
• Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment.

Position is contingent on passing Powered Industrial Equipment physical and successful completion of licensing requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $24.00.