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Technician, Sanitation

Location: 

Chicago, US, 60654

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the manufacturing facility and office areas while supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and sanitation standards. This role helps ensure products are safe and wholesome and supports compliance with local and federal regulations as well as FSSC 22000 requirements. 


Key Responsibilities Include

  • Perform cleaning activities across manufacturing, office, restroom, washroom, and external facility areas. 
  • Complete structural cleaning activities and maintain sanitary conditions throughout the site. 
  • Ensure cleanliness of all assigned areas in accordance with GMP and Food Safety requirements. 
  • Follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). 
  • Complete SAP, ISO, safety, and sanitation documentation as required. 
  • Prepare work areas for the next shift and communicate relevant information to other shifts when needed. 
  • Use approved sanitation chemicals, tools, and cleaning methods correctly and safely. 
  • Verify that cleaned equipment and areas meet sanitation standards before release for production.


About You


  • High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
  • Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience is required; food manufacturing experience is preferred. 
  • Knowledge of sanitation processes, cleaning chemicals, dilution ratios, and safe chemical handling is required. 
  • Experience mixing and using sanitation chemicals and verifying cleaning effectiveness is preferred. 
  • Basic PC skills, including email and Excel, are required. 
  • Strong teamwork, flexibility, and initiative skills
  • Ability to work in environments with noise, heat, cold, dust, and mild chemical exposure. 
  • Ability to move throughout the facility and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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