Food Safety Team Member - Streamwood, IL - 3rd shift

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, is a recognized leader in food safety solutions, specializing in contract sanitation and chemical services within the food processing industry. With over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America and corporate headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates in more than 250 plants throughout the continent. Boasting over 50 years of experience, Fortrex has built long-lasting partnerships grounded in integrity, innovation, and a commitment to protecting the food supply. The organization is steadfast in its mission to eliminate food safety risks through rigorous sanitation and safety protocols, ensuring that families everywhere can consume food with confidence and without fear. Their core values emphasize safety, ethical conduct, teamwork, and continuous improvement toward a safer future.

We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Food Safety Team Member to join our team in Streamwood, Illinois, on the third shift, which runs from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM. This full-time, permanent on-site position plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety during food production processes. As a Food Safety Sanitor, you will be responsible for performing sanitation tasks in strict adherence to food safety policies and procedures, including the comprehensive eight-step sanitation process. You will work cooperatively with leads and management to ensure that all sanitation procedures are rigorously followed to safeguard product quality and the overall safety of the production environment. The role involves physical labor including frequent lifting of hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, and maintaining physical presence with prolonged standing and crouching during shifts. Use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shields, goggles, aprons, boots, and safety glasses is mandatory to protect against chemical exposure and other workplace risks.

This role requires a strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the capability to operate safely in environments subject to temperature fluctuations, including wet, hot, and cold conditions. The Food Safety Team Member must also be comfortable using lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety while performing equipment sanitation tasks. Fortrex values accountability and expects team members to effectively take direction from managers and maintain high standards of professionalism and job performance. We provide a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development. If you are eager to contribute to a safer food industry while advancing your career with a company that values teamwork and integrity, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Fortrex family.