Posted August 23, 2026
Sanitation Technician - 2nd Shift
Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Lena, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Sanitation Technician: Lena, Illinois
Our customer in Lena, Illinois, is looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Sanitation Technician to work full-time on 2nd shift. In this role, you will support sanitation and production operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant food manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for permanent placement.
Responsibilities of the Sanitation Technician:
- Perform sanitation and cleaning of equipment, production areas, and workspaces in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Support sanitation operations during scheduled sanitation shifts, including evening sanitation as needed.
- Work on the packaging line when sanitation coverage is not required.
- Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety procedures.
- Use required personal protective equipment including steel-toed shoes, hair/beard nets, lab coats, and hearing protection.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and sanitation needs.
Sanitation Technician Requirements and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, noise, vibration, and humid conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift more than 30 lbs. frequently and more than 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and effective communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional Saturdays as needed.
Pay for Sanitation Technician: $22.50/hour.
Sanitation Technician Benefits:
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401k with company match.
- Paid weekly.
- Direct deposit.
- Paid training.
Type: 2nd Shift, Full-time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday starting at 2:00pm until done.
Apply now!
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Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun. The reviews speak for themselves. At Hughes, we quickly connect you with opportunities that fit your goals. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
