Sanitary Specialist

The Sanitation Specialist works as part of a team to meet cleanliness and sanitation requirements. They must manage and maintain all sanitation of the production facility with a strict attention to detail. They must report any problems or discrepancies to their supervisor. Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is required.

**Reporting Relationships**
The production worker will report to the Production Manager. They are expected to interact with other members of the leadership team, Quality Assurance department and staff as required to carry out their duties. All associates must work together as a team and ensure they are following all aspects of the Employee Code of Conduct at all times and if unclear they are to report to their immediate supervisor.

**Key Responsibilities**
Duties as described, included but not limited to the following:

- Starting up, setting up and stopping equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment that is free of debris. Cleaning production area - Sweep, mop, and remove debris.
- Daily housekeeping.
- Cleaning, sanitizing equipment and machinery per QA standards and policies;
- Working with/mixing chemicals per manufacturer's specifications and following safe chemical handling;
- Ensure conformance to specifications.
- Manage and maintain sanitation area.
- Take instructions from supervisors and Quality Assurance.
- Openly communicates with co-workers to inform them of anything unusual or potentially dangerous
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Adhere to cGMPs, SQF and HACCP written Program.
- Follows and complies with all company health and safety rules & Provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Follows and complies with all SQF/HACCP/GMP (Food Safety) protocols, policies and procedures.

**Key Competencies**
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Orientated
- Quality Orientated
- Communication /Interpersonal
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Safety Conscious

**Qualifications**
- Attention to detail and produce timely results
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- A go-getter attitude
- Ability to work independently and manage time well

**Knowledge and Skills**
- High school diploma (Grade 12 or GED) required;
- WHMIS understanding/training and knowledge is an asset;
- Knowledge of GMP/HACCP/SQF an asset;
- Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading and writing). Employees may require English comprehension testing to confirm skill.

**Working Conditions**
- May require overtime on occasion when approved by supervisor;
- Requires physical fitness and mobility in the plant environment;
- Ability to lift up to 20 - 30 pounds from ground to waist
- Some reaching and lifting over shoulder (20lbs);
- A tolerance for hot temperatures; dusty environments;
- To stand and walk for extended periods of time while doing repetitive tasks
- A tolerance to working with diluted chemicals safely and wear appropriate PPE for extended periods of time.

**Shift Time**: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

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

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delta, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person