Sanitation Operator

**PURPOSE**:
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed in a safe and efficient manner of the assigned areas through the utilization and implementation of the standard operating procedures.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Use of chemicals and equipment requiring strict adherence to MSDS sheets
- Responsible for using safety equipment appropriate to work site
- Responsible for following GMPs, especially to avoid raw/dirty contact with finished product
- Ability to run machinery in a safe manner, using proper lock-out procedures
- Work around chemicals in a manner compliant with OHSA regulations
- Work in a safe manner, being aware of things around you
- Follow established sanitation procedures for each area
- Strive to comply with the vision statement of Hain Celestial
- Communicate any concerns or deviations to supervisor in a timely manner
- Responsible for food safety and quality
- Responsible for reporting food safety problems to supervisor
- Work in a professional manner
- Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor
- All employees are responsible for food and safety quality
- All employees are responsible to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Comfortably be able to perform repetitive motions using finger, wrist and shoulder joints
- Bending and twisting of the torso
- Ability to remain standing for several hours
- Ability to crouch down in tight restricted areas

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, cold/hot, hot/cold - vice versa
- Wet / slippery floors
- Ability to work around hot water
- Must be able to work with chemicals and other cleaning agents
- High noise area
- Ability to work around moving conveyors, forklifts and equipment
- Damp working environment
- Must wear personal protective equipment as required
- All employees are responsible for food and safety quality
- All employees are responsible to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

**Requirements**:
**COMPETENCIES **(Behavioural & Technical Skills)**:

- Demonstrated working knowledge in WHMIS documentation
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal contacts
- Have the required HACCP knowledge for assigned stations
- Demonstrated working knowledge of power pallet jack and scissor lift
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing and verbally)
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Able to adapt and work in a continuously changing environment
- Ability to work efficiently and in an organized manner
- Ability to focus on the task at hand
- Ability to work overtime and on weekends as required
- Reliable with an excellent attendance record

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**:

- Completion of Grade 12