Greenhouse Sanitation Worker

Coaldale Chamber of Commerce; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable greenhouse production is looking to hire a Greenhouse Sanitation Worker for a full-time position. Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, maintaining food safety, and ensuring cleanliness in a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with preferences for sanitation experience and relevant certifications. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

On-site parking

Positive and fun work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Sanitation experience is an asset.
• High school diploma is required.
• Certificates in WHMIS and First Aid are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize equipment and food contact surfaces using approved chemicals.
• Report and correct food safety issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of the greenhouse surroundings.

Skills

Ability to understand spoken English

Ability to read labels on chemical containers

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

WHMIS certification

First aid certification

Forklift experience/certification

Tractor loader experience/certification

Job description

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Greenhouse Sanitation Worker

From $16.50 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Whole Leaf,part of the Star Group of companies, houses five greenhouse technologies all under one roof and is truly state of the art in all facets. Whole Leaf is a world leader in sustainable greenhouse grown, one of a kind leafy greens with just over 11 acres of growing space. We are the exclusive grower of Inspired Greens and Inspired Leaves and our lettuce is grown clean year round without the use of pesticides. Robotic equipment is used ensuring that our many varieties of lettuce are untouched by human hands throughout their life cycle in the greenhouse. Whole Leaf is proud to be the first greenhouse in North America to use this advanced technology. With products listed at all major retailers and foodservice companies Whole Leaf continues to set a high bar as the best greenhouse grown greens available in the world.

*The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale and we ask that individuals have reliable transportation to and from work.

Focus

The Greenhouse Sanitation Worker’s primary focus is to keep all areas of the greenhouse and the equipment within in a clean and orderly condition. Additionally, Greenhouse Sanitation Workers observe, report, and correct issues of food safety (pest sightings, potential contaminations, etc.).

Key Accountabilities:

• Use approved chemicals to sanitize equipment, machinery, and food contact surfaces
• Pressure wash and scrub surfaces and equipment
• Sweep and mop floors; dispose of waste
• Ensure plant gutters are in A/B sequence after on the job training
• Adhere to safety policies (OHS and Food Safety)
• Additional tasks as assigned/necessary

Key Attributes and Skills

• Ability to understand spoken English
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate safety labels on chemical containers
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• Sanitation experience is an asset
• WHMIS certification is an asset
• First aid certification is an asset
• Forklift experience/certification is an asset
• Tractor loader experience/certification is an asset

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in hot and humid climates found in greenhouses
• Hours may be irregular and in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, work outside of ordinary office hours (including weekends and holidays) may be required

Physical Requirements

• Safely lift up to 50lbs
• Stand and walk for up to three hours at a time
• Climb ladders and stairs regularly
• Crouch and kneel regularly

Why Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Positive and fun work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of an exciting industry!

*We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume inPDF Form.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Are you capable of working in a hot and humid environment for an excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week?
• The greenhouse is located outside of Coaldale. Do you have reliable transportation to get you to and from work?