Sanitation

TreeHouse Foods • Kitchener, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation employees are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the plant, offices, lunchroom, and restrooms. They provide sanitation support across all areas of the facility as needed, including equipment, production areas, and common spaces. Their role is critical in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment that complies with health and safety standards, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), to ensure the highest level of quality and safety in all operations.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment – food manufacturing, experience with exposure to dust and allergens, temperature variations, heat, humidity, and wet conditions during cleanup.
• Ability to handle the physically demanding nature of the position, ability to climb, push/pull, carry, grasp, reach, twist, turn, stoop and lift/carry up to 50 lbs, ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, demonstrated experience following instructions, particularly in relation to job duties and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitization of all plant equipment and facilities, including processing and packaging equipment, flour bins, product waste containers, ingredient bins, ancillary equipment, trash cans, overhead piping, conveyors, ceilings, and vents, as well as exterior areas.
• Maintain cleanliness in bathrooms, lunchrooms, break rooms, racks, outside grounds, tanks, and offices.
• Follow instructions for cleaning solutions and chemicals as per safety guidelines.
• Safely work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and environments involving flour dust, water, and varying temperatures.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs!
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED