Day Sanitation Personal

Note**:must be in Canada **(Canadian citizen or Permanent residence or valid open work permit).

Under the supervision of the Sanitation Lead Hand, the QA Day Sanitation personnel performs daily sanitation activities throughout the processing areas that are not assigned to Shift Sanitation personnel.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assemble and disassemble all equipment as necessary to perform required cleaning and sanitation duties.
- Properly follow SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces.
- Follow the daily cleaning schedule and ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out for the following areas: employee areas (including the lunchroom, entrance hallway, locker area, offices, and washrooms.)
- Upkeep of laundry.
- Sweep and mop the floors, clean walls, racks, pipes, and doors.
- Refill soap and hand towels in the bathrooms.
- Perform general housekeeping including mopping, sweeping and garbage collection.
- Report potential issues to QA manager.
- Documents all cleaning activities performed daily ensuring the defined frequency is adhered to.
- Ensures documentation is properly organized and filed.
- Takes ownership of the areas to be cleaned and ensures cleaning is completed to the highest standard, in a timely manner.
- Works with QA Manager to ensure that the adjustments are made to the daily cleaning schedule in order to support the plant hygiene program.
- Proactively performs all tasks in a food-safe manner by **1.** Reporting to QA Manager any potential problems, hazards, and broken or damaged equipment. **2.** Highlighting improvements in cleaning practices and/or tools to QA Manager.
- Works in a safe manner by ensuring all safety rules are followed when working around equipment/with equipment (floor scrubbers), and when using cleaning products.
- Safely use, transport, and store all cleaning chemicals and tools.
- Assists in other areas of the department as needed.
- Submit purchase requirements when needed.
- Accompany QA Technician during pre-operation inspection and perform cleaning/re-cleaning where necessary.
- Participate in relevant sanitation training
- Follow all health and safety regulations
- Any other duties assigned by QA Manager or Plant Manager

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Proven working experience as a Cleaner.
- Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
- Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Integrity.
- Experience of working in a Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) certified environment, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)’s and food safety rules / regulations are preferred.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of cleaning and sanitation preferred.
- Highly organized with the ability to work within a tight schedule while maintaining proficiency, accuracy and meeting department goals, priorities, and deadlines.
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Able to take responsibility for actions.
- Cost efficient use of company materials and resources.

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

**Salary**: $17.23 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)