PACKAGING SANITATION

Nortera Foods Inc.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Social benefits

Professional development

Inspiring projects

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. in Canada is seeking a Sanitation Team Member to join the Packaging department on a full-time basis. You will prep and clean coating lines and other lines as needed, using high-pressure hoses and approved chemicals following training.

You will work in a refrigerated environment, adhere to GMP and safety guidelines, and collaborate with quality control to ensure food safety and product quality. The role offers an 8-hour shift on a rotating schedule with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, wet, cold and soapy work areas.
• PPE and Respirator with clean shaven facial hair is a bonafide job requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sanitation activities on coating line according to the schedule.
• Utilizing high-pressure water, low-pressure water, degreasing chemicals, sanitizing chemicals, and other necessary substances.
• Working collaboratively with all employees while on shift, with special collaboration with quality control technicians before, during, and after sanitation procedures; addressing any areas requiring additional cleaning as directed.
• Consistently follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and food safety guidelines.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for efficient task execution.
• Ability to follow directions in order to meet our expectations regarding health and safety and food safety.
• Follow instructions from the various levels of leadership including the Sanitation Team Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English Level 3

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Dexterity

Safety awareness

Shift work

Job description

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

• Competitive hourly wage;
• Range of social benefits
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Nortera Foods Inc. is currently seeking highly motivated, energetic individuals to join our Packaging department on a fulltime basis as a Sanitation Team Member. The selected candidates will be responsible for prepping and cleaning the coating line and other lines, as required. The job will involve cleaning with high pressure hoses and cleaning with chemicals following all necessary training.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct sanitation activities on coating line according to the schedule.
• Utilizing high-pressure water, low-pressure water, degreasing chemicals, sanitizing chemicals, and other necessary substances.
• Working collaboratively with all employees while on shift, with special collaboration with quality control technicians before, during, and after sanitation procedures; addressing any areas requiring additional cleaning as directed.
• Consistently follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and food safety guidelines.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination for efficient task execution.
• Ability to follow directions in order to meet our expectations regarding health and safetyand food safety.
• Follow instructions from the various levels of leadership including the Sanitation Team Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be capable of speaking, reading, and writing English at a Level 3 requirement.
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment, wet, cold and soapy work areas.
• PPE and Respirator with clean shaven facial hair is a bonafide job requirement.
• Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
• Flexible work schedule to work 8-hour shift, on rotation, and open to on-call shifts including over-time, holidays, weekends, etc. - on any team as scheduled.
• This position is a HEAVY lifting capability role (lift up to 32kgs, multiple times as needed in a shift.).
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to climb rolling & step ladders, climbing onto platforms, work on platforms up to 20ft in the air, etc.
• Must be able to do inspection of vegetable products as well as be near vibrations for long periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to work diligently as a team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with tight time restrictions to meet deadlines.
• Hourly wage is $23.00/hour.

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera. Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate