Sanitation Technician

**SANITATION TECHNICIAN - FREDERICTON, NB**

Do you have passion for what you do? Are you self-motivated, results-driven and like working in a collaborative and team environment? Do you want to learn and grow with Purplefarm Genetics as we learn and grow with you? Then we have a position for you

Purplefarm Genetics is one of Canada’s premier craft cannabis producers. Coming from the legacy market, Purplefarm Genetics currently operates a 12,000 sq ft facility out of Johnstown, Ontario and is expanding to Fredericton, New Brunswick to operate a 90,000 sq ft facility.

We are looking for a **SANITATION TECHNICIAN** to work in our Sanitation department to ensure our facility is always in a top-notch cleanliness state

**Responsibilities would include**:
**General**:

- Following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and making suggestions for improvements
- Working with the department managers for timing of room change overs, batch changes, room cleaning and general cleaning.

**Production Areas**:

- Regular cleaning duties, garbage removal, sanitation of floors, door handles _etc_.
- Cleaning of Grow rooms before, during, and after production
- Cleaning of Post Harvest areas before, during, and after production
- Destruction of cannabis waste material
- Organization of clean and dirty items
- Operation of industrial dishwasher, pressure washers, and fogging machine
- Documenting cleaning activities in the electronic database
- Process improvement for cleaning and sanitation practices and procedures
- Coordinate with Quality for ATP swab sanitation checks

**Non-Production Areas**:

- Cleaning of common areas: lunchroom, offices, bathrooms, main entry, locker rooms, _etc_.
- Operation of washing and drying machines for production uniforms.

**Facility Grounds**:

- Exterior garbage. Ensuring that no garbage is laying around the Fredericton facility grounds. Inside and outside fenced area.

**Other**:

- Support operation tasks as needed, including but not limited to, trimming, packaging, and plant maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous sanitation experience is an asset
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset
- Previous cannabis industry experience is an asset
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Extended periods of sitting or standing are required
- Must be able to lift up to 25 kg
- Overtime is required during peak times and to meet deadlines

**Position**:

- Full-time, Fredericton, NB
- Overtime is required during peak times and to meet deadlines

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fredericton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person