We Are Hiring

We are fortunate to share a unique environment here at Nutri-Nation with a dedicated, highly skilled workforce that has a proven foundation built on mutual respect. We have always valued our employees as our most important resource. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, and we know you will enjoy growing with us.

Nutri-Nation Functional Foods is part of a private, family-owned, and operated manufacturing and marketing group which began in 1971 and continues today in the hands of the founders. First and second-generation family members hold key hands-on management positions with the company. The focus on quality, service and commitment to our customer partners’ needs is never left to chance.

Our Product Perspective - We strive to make products that are truly functional, based on solid nutritional science. We do this without losing sight of the fact that a positive taste experience is also essential for the long-term market success of our customers’ products. Our customers are generous with their praise about our ability to make bars that perform nutritionally, and that taste great.

Quality - Nutri-Nation is committed to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our facilities are third-party audited for quality assurance, food safety and food security.

**About the Role**:
The Sanitation & Janitorial Team Leader reports to the Quality Assurance Team Leader and is responsible for managing, directing, and building a strong Sanitation team & Janitorial team, and is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the premises inside and the grounds outside the building. The Sanitation & Janitorial Team Leader provides leadership, direction and coaching to the team. They also assist with the sanitation of different areas and ensure that production areas are fully stocked with supplies. The Sanitation & Janitorial Team Leader will ensure all work performed adheres to all organizational Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), WHMIS, and safety standards. This is a physical labour-intensive position requiring individuals to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods of time.

The primary duties of the role are as follows:
Working alongside and assisting in and coordinating training in the following areas:

- New employee training
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and daily/weekly/monthly/janitorial tasks
- Chemical handling
- Pressure washer handling
- Safety orientation and periodic review of safety awareness (including wearing personal protective equipment, lock-out tag-out procedure when necessary, and WHIMIS)
- Progressive training of sanitation staff in GMPs and cost-effective sanitation techniques and procedures
- Allergen issues and criteria for allergen prevention program
- Proper cleaning procedures for surfaces, utensils, cleaning equipment and plant environment. If applicable, equipment, such as dishwasher/washing machine/dryer, (including procedures on protection of all electrical and delicate equipment components prior to cleaning/ensuring adherences to SOPs)
- Creating and maintaining SOPs in accordance with the QMS in place
- Completing sanitation tasks according to the sanitation SOPs and frequencies listed on master cleaning schedules
- Creating, assigning, and following-through with sanitation work orders that arise from facility inspections
- Participating in weekly Quality Assurance meetings reporting on sanitation and cleaning of facility
- Responsible for performing documented sanitation inspections in order to identify areas requiring cleaning and sanitation, and identifying any areas requiring pest control
- Responsible for the safety of the facility from a sanitation perspective, and identifying and mitigating unsafe work areas from slips, trips, and falls
- Working with the Production Team Leaders to allocate available production workers to perform daily cleaning tasks, and provide training and direction to production workers, as needed
- Responsible to maintain cleanliness of facility through dry and wet cleaning sanitation SOPs and janitorial tasks
- Providing sanitation support through the cleaning of major spills, ingredients(s), and/or production tools and utensils
- Ensuring that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment as required
- Performing daily inspection to ensure all sanitation tasks assigned to the team have been completed in accordance with sanitation SOPs and master cleaning schedules are signed
- Scraping down and washing all equipment as needed - must be comfortable using a ladder, working at heights, handling cleaning products, and adhering to SOPs; using appropriate cleaning equipment
- Collecting all garbage and waste; ensuring that garbage and recycling bins are emptied on a regular basis
- Ensuring that washrooms, lunchrooms and common areas are cleaned on a regular schedule
- Ensuring equipment is clean, fully stocked with supplies, and in g