Sanitation

Dare Foods Limited•Kitchener, ON

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889, known for creating beloved brands like Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, and Melba Toast. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, the company has expanded with manufacturing plants across North America and employs over 1400 individuals. Dare is committed to excellence, innovation, and quality, utilizing advanced technology in its state-of-the-art facilities. The company is currently recruiting for full-time, unionized Sanitation positions on the night shift, with a varying schedule. The starting wage is $19.14 per hour with a progression rate. The role involves daily cleaning and sanitizing of the facility, as well as completing non-daily cleaning tasks as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.

Requirements

Experience with moving and dismantling equipment to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation
Lockout- tag out knowledge
Exposure to/working with chemicals (detergents bleach, etc.)
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
Physically fit

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an industrial GMP plant or janitorial industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of sanitation in all areas of the facility.
Complete all daily sanitation tasks, as per the Sanitation Checklist.
Complete additional non-daily cleaning tasks, as per the required frequency
Ensures that all manufacturing equipment are cleaned, sanitized and handled according to company standards
Assists in the cleaning of production lines and ensures that lines are properly cleaned within the acceptable time frame
Work in a self-paced environment.
Be detail oriented to ensure cleaning/sanitation functions are executed according to the SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
Work with cleaning chemicals and a variety of cleaning tools such as brushes, cloths, buckets, mops, walk-behind floor scrubber and equipment foamer/sanitizer.
Take direction from the Sanitation Team Lead or Supervisor for training and task assignments.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties.