Sanitation Specialist

Verano; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. seeks a Sanitation Specialist for our Albion, IL facility. This on-site role in the CPG - Sanitation department involves cleaning, routine inspections, and supporting sanitation tasks across the garden and production areas.

Candidates should be comfortable with heavy equipment and lifting 25 pounds, and meet state cannabis licensing eligibility. We value safety and compliance, with duties including use of various sanitation tools and adherence to all health regulations.

Qualifications

• Must know cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Able to operate and maintain heavy equipment safely.
• Comfortable with heights and confined spaces.
• Able to stand for long hours and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21+ and eligible to register with the state cannabis commission.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Clean and supply designated areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning).
• Perform and document routine inspection activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Support harvest sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Operate sanitation equipment (sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners).
• Notify management of deficiencies or repair needs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Ability to work at heights

Lifting up to 25 pounds

21+ age and cannabis license

Compliance with laws and policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Sanitation Specialist

Requisition ID: 16947

Department: CPG - Sanitation

Travel: None

Location:

Albion, IL, US, 62806-9000

Workplace Type: On-Site

Shift: First Shift

Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and supply designated building areas, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning ceiling vents and restrooms.
• Perform and document routine inspection activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Support harvest in sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Utilize various machines and sanitation equipment such as sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners, etc.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or repair needs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Able to climb, squat, bend, twist, stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, and/or maintenance fields preferred.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) knowledge preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to cleaning products/chemicals such as bleach, detergents, abrasives, degreasers, acid cleaners, alkalis, Organic Solvents and Other cleaning agents. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.