Sanitation Technician - Days

OrganiGram Inc; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OrganiGram Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician – Days/Nights to help maximize safety, quality, and productivity across all departments. You will handle on-site sanitation tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and follow Good Production Practices within Cannabis Act guidelines.

A physically demanding role includes lifting up to 50 lbs and rotating shifts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong multi-tasking skills, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• 1-2 Years performing industrial Sanitation work, janitorial, custodial work is a definite asset.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site clean-up and sanitation activities in conformance with the Cannabis Act; comply with SSOPs and GPPs.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor and follow directions.
• Audit sanitation duties and complete documentation with accuracy under the Cannabis Act.
• Collaborate with coworkers and department leads to improve sanitation SOPs.
• Troubleshoot quality constraints from sanitation challenges and liaise with operations for corrective actions.
• Clean hard-to-reach areas using a scissor lift and proper PPE.
• Move and carry equipment, planters, and materials from jobsite.
• Wash and sanitize containers and utensils and route them through an industrial washer.
• Sweep, mop, and operate vacuum pack to maintain all surfaces.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Cannabis GMP

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Fall protection training

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Technician - Days will be a key component in maximizing the safety, quality, and productivity in our daily operations throughout all departments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that can maintain positivity, using notable multi-tasking skills to meet the requirements of the department. The Sanitation Technician - Nights will work with various equipment, cleaning devices, and cleaning chemicals with safety in mind, while using good production practices (GPP’s) in conformance with the Cannabis Act.

Please note that the Sanitation Technician - Days will work in a physically demanding role and will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion., lifting, bending, reaching, walking, standing, and at times performing repetitive work.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing on-site clean-up and sanitation activities in conformance with the Cannabis Act; must comply with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPP’s);
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor, follow supervisor direction;
• Audit sanitation duties and complete documentation with accuracy, following record keeping standards under the Cannabis Act;
• Collaborate with co-workers and department leads to initiate improvement strategies and optimize sanitation standard operating procedures;
• Troubleshooting quality constraints as a result of sanitation challenges, liaise with operations to champion corrective actions;
• Clean hard to reach areas while on scissor lift while using correct PPE;
• Move and carry equipment, planters, and other materials from jobsite;
• Wash and sanitize containers and utensils, placing them on conveyors through an industrial size washing machine;
• Sweep, mop, and operate vacuum pack to maintain all surfaces;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset;
• 1-2 Years performing industrial Sanitation work, janitorial, custodial work is a definite asset;
• Willingness to learn and take direction;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions, including but not limited to heights, heat and humidity;
• Critical eye for troubleshooting defects with a commitment to quality and safety;
• Flexibility to overtime and shift work as required;
• Experience working at heights and/or fall arrest training an asset.