Food Safety Team Member - 42nd & Ashland Chicago, IL

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are prominent leaders in food safety solutions specializing in contract sanitation and chemistry within the food processing industry. With over 50 years of experience and a dedicated workforce of more than 10,000 team members spread across over 250 plants throughout North America, the company combines deep industry knowledge with a strong commitment to creating lasting partnerships. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Fortrex and Safe Foods engage in protecting food supplies by mitigating risks, ensuring that families everywhere can consume food without fear. Their mission centers on safeguarding health at every stage—from plant operations to end consumers—by upholding ethical standards, emphasizing teamwork, and advancing innovative and sustainable food safety solutions.

The role of Food Safety Team Member based at the 42nd and Ashland location in Chicago, IL, is a full-time, permanent, on-site position focused on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety within food production environments. This critical position involves executing comprehensive sanitation protocols that support the company’s unwavering dedication to food safety. The Food Safety Sanitor is responsible for performing a series of sanitation steps diligently while adhering strictly to all relevant safety and food safety policies.

This position demands a detail-oriented and committed individual who can work effectively under varying temperature conditions in a challenging environment that often includes exposure to wet, hot, or cold settings requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The day-to-day duties involve collaborative coordination with leads and management to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation of equipment and workspaces. Physical demands include lifting heavy hoses and equipment, standing for extended periods, and following lock-out tag-out procedures to maintain workplace safety.

Candidates will engage in tasks requiring strict compliance with chemical safety, PPE use, and sanitation regulations to eradicate contamination risks. The role is paramount to delivering top-quality, safe, and reliable food products to consumers. Fortrex and Safe Foods take pride in fostering a workplace culture that values safety, accountability, and professional development, providing employees with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team atmosphere.

By joining the team at Fortrex and Safe Foods as a Food Safety Sanitor, candidates contribute directly to the company’s mission to advance food safety while protecting what matters most—the health of consumers, employees, and communities. The position offers opportunities to be part of a trusted leader in the food safety industry, granting exposure to innovative sanitation practices and a collaborative work environment dedicated to achieving excellence in plant operations and food safety standards.