Sanitation

TreeHouse Foods; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Kitchener is seeking a part-time Sanitation employee to maintain cleanliness of the plant and equipment during weekend shifts. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in a manufacturing environment. The role involves physically demanding tasks and adherence to food safety regulations. Competitive compensation and employee wellness programs are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Career growth support

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience with exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the plant and equipment.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment.
• Conduct self-inspections for compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to handle physically demanding work

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employee Type

Part time

Location

ON Kitchener

Job Type

Production Sanitation

Job Posting Title

Sanitation

About Us

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance‑based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description

About the Role: The Weekends Sanitation employee at the Kitchener location is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant, and equipment, including the common areas, and process equipment. Provides support to all areas of the plant that require sanitation.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Prepare production equipment for cleaning by disassembling, cleaning and sanitizing all food‑processing equipment, including storage areas, and common areas such as floors, drains, and walls.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment including, but not limited to floor scrubber and other cleaning tools.
• Safely work with chemicals and follow chemical usage labels for application and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct self‑inspections after task completion to ensure cleanliness, and compliance with all food safety regulations and guidelines to minimize potential food safety risks.
• Performs all tasks in accordance with GMP’s, food safety, company policies, and procedures.

Important Details

This is a part‑time permanent role on the weekend shift, which operates from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

About You

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing, experience with exposure to dust and allergens, temperature variations, heat, humidity, and wet conditions during cleanup.
• Ability to handle the physically demanding nature of the position, including ability to climb, push/pull, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, stoop and lift/carry up to 50 lbs, ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, along with demonstrated experience following instructions/process documents and providing effective communication, both verbal and written.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For accommodations, please contact [e-mail].