Sanitation Worker

Biscuits Leclerc Ltée; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a Sanitation Worker to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in its facilities. This role involves sanitizing equipment, following safety guidelines, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, physical endurance, and knowledge of GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred.
• Ability to read and follow chemical usage instructions.
• Experience in a comparable cleaning environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and clean the facility and production equipment.
• Follow safety practices, including chemical handling and proper lifting.
• Complete daily documentation and report food safety issues.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical endurance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Worker is primarily responsible to sanitize/clean the facility and production equipment according to the company’s procedures. ln addition, he or she has a basic understanding of the equipment and equipment’s function along with chemical application awareness, being able to perform basic equipment breakdowns.

Tasks and responsibilities
Follow GMP guideline and follow safety practices, including but not limited to: Lock out tag out, chemical handling, proper lifting techniques, and proper PPE;
Report food safety issues to the Sanitation Supervisor;
Follow Standard Sanitation Operating Procedure (SSOP) guidelines as they refer to proper cleaning and sanitation of ail equipment required for this position;
Perform machine breakdown for cleaning purposes;
Disassemble and reassemble production equipment;
Manually clean, rinse, foam, scrub and sanitize equipment;
Complete daily documentation accurately;
Perform other dulies as assigned.

Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred;
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferable; Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment;
Excellent manual dexterity; Strong physical endurance;
Ability to effectively understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures (including health, safety, hygiene and sanitation), alongside prioritizing and organizing workload;
Mechanical aptitude is preferable;
Knowledge of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation, in addition to practices and procedures – an asset;
Ability to read and follow instructions for chemical usage and cleaning specifications as set by the company;
Ability to use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and high and low pressure water hases. Experience working in a comparable environment (salary according to experience);

Rate: 20.59 – 27.92/ hour

Leclerc is a family business with more than 118 years of experience, tradition, and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,300 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

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