Evening Sanitation & Dishwashing Technician

Vitaminlab; Victoria; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Time

5 Paid Sick Days

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Fitness and Wellness Account

Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan

Team Events and Socials

Opportunity to grow and make an impact

Job summary

VitaminLab is seeking a dedicated Evening Sanitation & Dishwashing Technician to maintain GMP-compliant cleanliness in our Victoria, BC facility. You will clean production areas, manage the dishwashing process, and ensure tools and components are ready for the next shift.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and efficiency in a fast-growing wellness company with strong staff support and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• WHMIS certification required.
• Experience with GMP/sanitation in manufacturing or lab settings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, production rooms, and equipment.
• Operate an industrial dishwasher according to GMP standards.
• Inspect cleanliness of rooms and equipment; document tasks.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and follow SOPs.

Skills

WHMIS certification

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Safety-conscious

Tools

Industrial dishwasher

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Evening Sanitation & Dishwashing Technician

About this position

At VitaminLab, we're on a mission to make personalized health accessible to the world - and we're just getting started.

Founded in 2017, we've been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growth Companies and are proud to build our products in a state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, BC. We partner with health professionals and practitioners to create supplements that are fully customized to each individual - bringing precision, science, and personalization together in a way that transforms everyday health.

We're growing fast - expanding globally, innovating constantly, and driven by values that define us: Innovation, Curiosity, Growth, Personalization, Collaboration and Grit. If you're ready to build, lead, and be part of a brand that’s changing the future of wellness, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the Role:

The Sanitation & Dishwashing Technician is responsible for ensuring that the lab is cleaned and sanitized as per our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and in accordance with General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. About half of this role includes routine general cleaning of our Production rooms, corridor and storage areas, while the other half focuses on moving dirty production components through our high-throughput dish pit. This role is vital for keeping our evening shift running smoothly and well stocked with clean machine components and tools.

Our ideal candidate for this role is driven to keep the lab looking its best and to support the daily needs of our Production team. They find satisfaction in cleaning and are comfortable and physically capable with spraying, scrubbing and manually moving metal components through the dishwashing process. This role is an owner of our cleaning tools and our high-capacity cleaning and sanitation area, and is a driving force behind our GMP and Sanitation programs.

Some key tasks that you will be involved in include but are not limited to the following:

• Work in partnership with other Sanitation Technicians and Production Support functions under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor
• Clean and sanitize of workstations, production areas and equipment
• Operate an industrial dishwasher to clean and sanitize all parts and utensils in accordance with GMP standards
• Perform regular inspections to ensure equipment and rooms are clean prior to being used
• Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner and independently with minimum supervision
• Certified in WHMIS, adheres to all safety standards and good manufacturing practices
• Audit Daily Sanitation Checklist and document all tasks completed and incomplete
• Meets compliance standards as part of the regulatory team-sanitation chemicals and sanitation equipment

You should be:

• Uber-organized, someone who can understand the bigger picture and the flow of a situation.You are able to ensure the details are all in place for success.
• Have quick hand speed and enjoy working quickly with your hands and enjoy ramping up your results over time.
• Enjoys moving around and being busy throughout your entire shift.
• Passionate about cleaning as this job will involve cleaning duties throughout the facility.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow specific guidelines.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to take initiative and find better ways of doing things.
• Coachable and a quick learner.
• Bonus: understand and have employed USP, NSF or GMP procedures in the past.

Physical requirements:

• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and frequently handle metal components up to 10 pounds.
• Able to stand for 8 hrs comfortably.
• Able to bend, kneel and twist safely and comfortably while moving or lifting items.
• Able to safely use cleaning chemicals (with training)

Success at VitaminLab:

• Care about health, quality, and customers.
• Are innovative and passionate about continuous improvement.
• Thrive in a high-growth environment and can prioritize and sift through a list of challenges.
• Don’t take themselves too seriously. We care deeply about what we do and how we do it, but we believe in having a laugh along the way.

Our Amazing Perks & Employee Programs:

• Paid Vacation Time
• 5 Paid Sick Days (if you need them, we have you covered)
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Fitness and Wellness Account
• Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan
• Team Events and Socials
• An opportunity to grow and make an impact on an amazing team!

The typical starting base salary range for this position is $19.50 - $21.00/hr .This role is Sunday to Thursday, 2 pm - 10:30 pm. This role is based out of our Manufacturing facility at 2-2110 Store Street, Victoria, BC.