Sanitation Technician - Guelph

Shearer; Guelph; On-site; CAD 66,125,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods Canada, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness across production and non-production areas. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP and Food Safety, with hands-on cleaning using chemicals and power-washing equipment.

Forklift/ scissor lift operation training may be provided. Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm–11:00pm, with hourly pay of $24.40 after 1040 hours worked; base rate $23.40 plus $1 shift premium.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial cleaning with power-washing equipment and chemical cleaning a plus.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, fumes or airborne particles; moving parts; loud noise; allergens; heights and hot surfaces.
• Knowledge of counting and basic math
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with essential duties
• Ability to read and comprehend written material
• Ability to listen to and understand information presented orally

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and non-production area sanitation per MSS, ensuring GMP and Food Safety.
• Clean all manufacturing equipment using chemicals and power washers; maintain sanitation logs.
• Train to operate forklift and scissor lift; assist with cleaner duties in office areas and facilities.
• Snow removal and grounds cleanup as needed.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Power washing

Janitorial services

Reading and comprehension

Listening and understanding

Job description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Sanitation Technician - Food Manufacturing

Shift : Monday to Friday, 03.00pm to 11.00pm

Pay rate : $23.40/hr plus $1.00 shift premium, $24.40/hr plus $1.00 shift premium after 1040 hours worked

(temp hours worked will be counted towards 1040 hours)

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Team member is responsible for production and non-production areas of the plant, as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), working to prevent product contamination and adulteration, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety.

This individual will work on all aspect of cleaning from the ceilings to the floor and will be trained to operator a forklift and a scissor lift. Responsible for thoroughly cleaning all manufacturing equipment and will use chemicals and power washers to ensure cleanliness, maintain necessary records and sanitation cleaning logs. May also be required to clean office areas, hallways, locker rooms and break rooms, to include cleanup of trash and vacuum carpets. Clean up outside grounds as needed and snow removal in walkways to the plant. Performs additional related duties as assigned.

This job posting is for an existing, currently vacant position

Please note: we have the following allergens in our facility: Peanuts, Wheat, Whey, Dairy and Soy

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial cleaning with the use of industrial power-washing equipment and chemical cleaning a plus, and/or janitorial services cleaning.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which includes exposure to: High temperatures, fumes or airborne particles; Moving mechanical parts and vibration; Loud noise levels; Allergens; Elevated heights and Hot surfaces.

• Knowledge of counting and basic math

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend written material

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Shearer’s Foods Canada, Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please advise us if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

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