Sanitation Technician - Night Shift

Give and Go Prepared Foods•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$24 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processing and packaging equipment. This role involves performing all responsibilities following established GMP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies and procedures. The technician will also keep accurate records of cleaning performed, inspect areas requiring attention, and keep the Area Leader/Supervisor informed of any unsanitary practices. The position contributes to a continuous improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes to reduce waste and strive for efficiency and profitability. Duties are varied and spread over a number of locations in the plant, with special assignments created on a case-by-case basis. Daily and down day assignments are scheduled by supervision, along with assisting and training other associates as required.

Requirements

Completion of high school education or equivalent.
1-3 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing experience an asset.
Previous sanitation experience would be an asset.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Minor assembly and disassembly, machine setup and troubleshooting skills are required.
Able to work independently and contribute to team success.
Good verbal communication and understanding of written materials (SOPs, training documents).
Able to manage multiple tasks and coordinate work with team members.
Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making skills.
Flexibility to work occasional weekend shifts and overtime.
Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc.
Frequent standing and/or stoop for the full shift and able to climb ladders.
Ability to work with strong chemicals.
Frequent exposure to noise and dust in a warehouse environment.
Ability to work in high places and/or tight spaces.
Ability to work near or around machinery.

Nice To Haves

food manufacturing experience
Previous sanitation experience

Responsibilities

Clean bakery equipment, roof, fans, ceilings, walls and floors using specific procedures as directed.
Follow specific instructions to clean flour handling equipment.
Perform all responsibilities following established GMP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Keep accurate records of cleaning performed.
Inspect areas requiring attention.
Keep Area Leader/Supervisor informed of any unsanitary practices that may be occurring in the plant.
Follow sanitation procedures during changeovers.
Create a continuous improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes with the objective to reduce waste within the area while striving for efficiency and profitability.
Perform duties assigned from the Master Cleaning Schedule.
Inspect areas requiring attention.
Perform daily and down day assignments as scheduled by supervision as well as all other related assignments including assisting and training of other associates as required by Supervision.