Sanitation Coordinator

**Who are we?**
- **United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods As part of our Sanitation team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facility well-maintained and help us achieve our mission of #MovingFoodForward.**_
- **If you're a Cleaning professional (who LOVES food as much as we do), read on about our Sanitation Coordinator opportunity below**_

**Position**:Sanitation Coordinator

**Job Type**:Full Time** **Contract - 3 months**

**Schedule**:Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

**Language Requirements**:English

**Location**:Concord, ON

**Why work at UNFI Canada?**:

- Hourly rate of $20.00 to start
- Shift premiums offered
- Overtime available
- Employee discount on organic foods
- Friendly and helpful team

**Responsibilities**:

- Supports the development of sanitation & maintenance schedules for all areas of the facility.
- Documents, verifies, and files sanitation checklists.
- Verifies zone temperatures, documents, and maintains records and reports discrepancies.
- Responsible for bi-weekly calibrations of probe and laser thermometers.
- Conducts daily audit of third-party cleaners.
- Verifies and replenishes first aid kits.
- Supports training and development of Sanitation Staff.
- Maintains Glass Registry and follows up on work orders when issued. Keeps track of allergen spills and glass cleanup, and maintains records.
- Completes corrective action plans for maintenance issues and follows up with SQF team.
- Liaises with Maintenance Supervisor and contractors when on-site.
- Manages stock of supplies (cleaning, warehouse, and safety supplies) and reports ordering requirements to Supervisor.
- Acts as a back-up to Sanitation Associates during any unforeseen circumstances.
- Reports any violation of company policy to Supervisor.
- Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures.
- Maintains systems and equipment by completing preventative maintenance schedules.
- Communicates to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective operations.
- Performs other relevant job duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience/Certification(s)**:

- Lift Truck/Walkie Rider/Electric Pallet Jack certification an asset
- Previous Sanitation, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance experience desired

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Understands Safety guidelines.
- Technical knowledge of equipment maintenance and electronics with ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs when required (i.e. transport and dispose of garbage, damaged materials). Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching are required in completion of job duties.
- Able to work in diff. areas of the warehouse incl. Dry, Chill, and Freezer (-20˚C) when needed.
- Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
- Effective leadership skills with ability to lead, motivate and train others.
- Innovative forward thinker, able to anticipate issues/opportunities, and work through obstacles.
- Strong communication skills.

**Our Commitment**:

- #WW_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cleaning and/or Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person