Sanitation I

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- Get rewarded with a competitive hourly wage of $20.50.
- Help us bring well-being to life by providing the world with better nutrition

About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta is a leading company specializing in the sourcing, processing, and production of organic, natural, and non-GMO plant
- and fruit-based food and beverage products. We are focused on sustainability and specialize in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

**Our mission**:

- To deliver organic, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that improve lives.
- To maintain the purity of our products and be the market leader in organic integrity.
- To be the leader in our fast-moving industry, with better execution than our competitors.
- To develop and retain great employees - great companies are made of great people.

For more information about us, please visit our website.

**Job Summary**:
This position is responsible for the full cleaning and sanitizing of all production equipment at end of production, as well as maintaining the daily cleanliness of the production area including machine parts, supporting structures, floors, and walls.

**Essential Functions of the Job**:

- Disassemble and assemble all equipment as necessary to perform required cleaning and sanitation, which may include working at heights (certification required)
- Properly follow SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule
- Safely use, transport, and store all cleaning chemicals and tools
- Clean offices, lunchroom, and bathrooms
- Perform general housekeeping including mopping, sweeping and garbage collection
- Submit purchase requirements when needed
- Accompany QC Technician during pre-operation inspection and perform cleaning/re-cleaning where necessary
- Coordinate removal of waste and recycling from facility
- Complete all relevant cleaning documentation
- Participate in relevant sanitation training
- Follow proper procedure for organic cleaning requirements
- Communicate all issues/areas of concern to manager
- Must adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Policies
- Responsible for Food Safety and reporting any non-compliance issues to their immediate supervisor
- Comply all SunOpta Quality and food safety standards, HACCP, GMPs, Organic, GFCO, SQF, Kosher certificate and customer requirements
- Other duties as necessary to support production**Minimum Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma
- Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills, can do attitude

**Additional Considerations**:

- The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**:

- 100% of the work is performed in a production environment
- Must be available to work weekly rotating shifts: Nights, Afternoons and Days
- Must be available to work weekends
- Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the shift
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision or with a team
- Competency in performing multiple tasks
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Must have reliable transportation (location is not on a bus route)

About the Benefits
As a valuable member of our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate of $20.50.

**Other benefits include**:

- Premium pay for night shifts
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Voluntary RRSP matching program
- Two "You" days - birthday and work anniversary paid day off
- Paid vacation starting from day 1
- Optional Stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedules
- 24 hrs of paid time off for volunteering
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Lots of opportunities for growth
- Regular company-wide socials, community events, and employee appreciation events

Upon joining SunOpta, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and close-knit team that takes pride in a job well done while having fun along the way.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED