Sanitation Associate

One Degree Organic Foods; Mission; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

One Degree Organic Foods is hiring for a sanitation-focused role in Mission, BC. The position involves cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining processing equipment, with exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals and varying conditions on the production floor.

You're expected to multi-task, follow SOPs, and report sanitation risks. Prior experience in food-processing environments is preferred, and flexibility for shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, commercial, or food-processing sanitation preferred.
• Able to read SDS and handle industrial chemicals.
• Mechanical aptitude to take apart and reassemble equipment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment (conveyors, mixers, tanks, piping, etc.) according to SOPs
• Apply industrial cleaning chemicals safely and correctly, including detergents, sanitizers, and degreasers, following dilution and contact-time specifications
• Operate pressure washers and CIP systems on production lines
• Clean and sanitize floors, drains, walls, and food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces per HACCP/GMP standards
• Identify and report equipment wear, damage, or sanitation risks
• Complete and maintain sanitation logs and documentation for audits (SQF, BRC, or equivalent)
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on or around machinery
• Work safely with PPE (chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, respiratory protection as needed)

Skills

Sanitation

Industrial environment experience

Communication skills

Job description

Wage

$21.63 per hour

We created One Degree Organic Foods to give you the power to meet every farmer, farm co-op, and producer behind every ingredient you are eating — just like a farmer’s market. Our family believes in the connection between healthy soil, healthy plants, and healthy people. And we believe you deserve 100% transparency in everything you eat. If you are excited by the idea of sharing your passion for healthy and delicious food with like-minded individuals and bringing great tasting products to consumers across North America and beyond, we want to hear from you!

Opportunity

You will be a great fit if you are a friendly and hardworking team player who is eager to tackle new challenges. You will have the opportunity to work in all different areas and departments. This role is physically demanding as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. Also, you must be able to work in hot, cold, dusty, wet, dirty, and varying pressure conditions due to the nature of this position! However, this gives you the opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment where your work has a direct and positive impact on how we function!

Here is Who You Are…

Drive & Motivation

• You are a hard worker with a willingness to learn
• You want to expand your knowledge and learn our unique processes
• You are a positive and optimistic team player who strives for excellence

Character & Abilities

• You are able to multitask and troubleshoot through common issues
• You are able to follow processes and work diligently with minimal supervision
• You are able to work with various cleaning agents following proper safety regulations

Skills & Experience

• You must understand and learn all aspects of sanitation
• You have experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice-to-Have

• Commitment to on-going personal development within the organization

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment (conveyors, mixers, tanks, piping, etc.) according to SOPs
• Apply industrial cleaning chemicals safely and correctly, including detergents, sanitizers, and degreasers, following dilution and contact-time specifications
• Operate pressure washers and CIP (clean-in-place) systems on production lines
• Clean and sanitize floors, drains, walls, and food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces per HACCP/GMP standards
• Identify and report equipment wear, damage, or sanitation risks
• Complete and maintain sanitation logs and documentation for audits (SQF, BRC, or equivalent)
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when working on or around machinery
• Work safely with PPE (chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, respiratory protection as needed)

Requirements

• Prior experience in industrial, commercial, or food-processing sanitation preferred
• Comfortable working with industrial chemicals and reading SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
• Mechanical aptitude — able to take apart and reassemble equipment components
• Ability to work in wet, cold, or physically demanding environments
• Knowledge of food safety/sanitation regulations a plus (HACCP, GMP)
• Flexibility for shift work, including nights/weekends if the role requires it