Sanitation Associate

Sunrise Markets Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Soya Foods is seeking a dedicated production worker for graveyard shifts in our Ontario facility. You will wash and sanitize equipment, maintain cleanliness of production areas, and strictly follow safety and cleaning procedures. The role requires strong English communication and teamwork.

Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset; the successful candidate will work in a fast-paced team, handling heavy lifting and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent qualification.
• Some experience in a food manufacturing plant is an asset.
• Good verbal and written English language skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail oriented; able to work under pressure.
• Willing to work graveyard shift.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all production equipment and utensils, ensuring cleanliness.
• Ensure floors are free of garbage and debris.
• Manage waste properly; do not dump into drains; use garbage bins.
• Cover electrical components before pressure washing to prevent damage.
• Follow procedures and use the correct cleaning chemicals and concentrations.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Report equipment issues to Sanitation Lead Hand or Maintenance.
• Perform pre-op and post-checks with the team.
• Take on QA or production-related assignments as needed.
• Assist with root cause analysis as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Graveyard shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Wash and sanitize all production equipment and utensils; ensures they are free of dirt, soybeans, soy skin, soymilk, Okara, tofu bits and protein haze.
• Ensure that all floors are free of garbage such as tofu bits, soy skins, Okara, caps, plastic film, soy beans, paper, etc.
• Ensure that garbage is not be dumped into drains but is swept and dumped into the garbage bins.
• Prior to pressure washing or general rinsing of any equipment, properly covers all electrical components to prevent water from damaging the equipment.
• Follow all the working procedures, using the correct cleaning chemicals and correct concentration of the cleaning chemicals.
• Follow all the safety-working procedures and wear all the correct personal protective equipment when working.
• Report any machinery problems to Sanitation Lead Hand or to Maintenance staff.
• Perform pre-op and post-checks with team members.
• Carry out special assignments given by QA Manager.
• Carry out production related assignments as required.
• Participate in root cause analysis.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent qualification
• Some experience in working in a food manufacturing plant is an asset
• Good verbal and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Able/willing to work graveyard shift

Work Conditions

• Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Work is performed in production facility
• Regular shift work / Regular shift work from 10:30pm - 7:00am
• Exposure to noise and a wet temperature varied environment when in the production area
  Heavy lifting
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs
• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable

Sunrise Soya Foods is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of recruitment, assessment, and selection.

If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will work with you to understand your accessibility needs and arrange suitable accommodation.