Sanitation Associate

**Who are we?**

**_ United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods. Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future_**

**_ Join our team on the Afternoon Shift as a Sanitation Associate in our Concord facility_**

**Position**:Sanitation Associate - Full Time Afternoons

**Shift/Schedule: Monday to Friday Afternoons 3:00 PM - 12:15 AM**

**Location**:8755 Keele Street, Concord, ON

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Language Requirements**:English

**Why work for UNFI Canada?**
- UNFI has been declared an essential service in response to COVID-19.
- We offer permanent, full time positions and guaranteed job stability
- Hourly rate of $18.50 to start
- Overtime available
- Shift premiums offered
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits Plan
- Pension Plan offered after 1 year of service
- Employee Discount program on organic foods

**Responsibilities**:

- Cleaning the distribution center (75%) and corporate office (25%).
- Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors and windows, and emptying trash.
- Operates floor scrubber.
- Sweeps and vacuums dock plates, sanitation barriers.
- Empties garbage bins from all locations in the cooler, freezer, loading docks, offices, and break rooms.
- Empties cardboard and plastic recycling and compacts.
- Keeps all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper.
- Discards leaking product and records on reconditioning log.
- Reports any violations of company policy to supervisor or coordinator.
- Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
- Reports major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal.
- Performs other job duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Certification**:

- High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent preferred

**Experience**:

- Previous Cleaning/Sanitation experience in a warehouse, food manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- **Able to work in different temperatures inside the warehouse including Dry Section, Cooler Section, and Freezer Section ( -20 C**_°)_**:

- Able to lift up to 50 lbs when required.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time
- Understands Safety guidelines.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers
- Ability to operate a Walkie Rider / Electric Pallet Jack to transport and dispose garbage.
- Understands procedures in different areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Reference Check

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest, however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

**We do not accept assistance from third party staffing agencies or firms.**

**Our Commitment**:
Additional Information
- Company Name: UNFI Canada Inc.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Indicator: Onsite

Compensation
- Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

Additional Information
- Company Name: UNFI Canada Inc.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Indicator: Onsite

Compensation
- Pay Rate: $18.50/hour