Sanitation Technician

Looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the food processing industry? Sofina Foods Inc., Burlington is currently seeking experienced and detail-oriented Sanitation Technicians to join our team.

**Role Summary**:
As a Sanitation Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of our production facility. You will be responsible for performing cleaning and sanitation tasks on our production equipment and facility area.

**Job Type**: Full-Time / Permanent
**Hourly Rate**: $24.50

**Evening/Night Shifts Available**:

- 5:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM

Our Sanitation Technicians are required to stay until the end of sanitation operations - each shift is approximately 10-11 hours long.
Please note that Burlington Transit Routes end at approximately 9:00 PM and there is no service until approximately 2:30 AM. GoTrain Routes end at approximately 11:00 PM and there is no service until approximately 5:00 AM.

**Location**:
Burlington Facility - Pork Processing Plant
821 Appleby Line
Burlington, Ontario
L7L 4W9

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Performing cleaning and sanitation duties on production equipment and facility areas using a high-pressure hose, which involves removing blood, bones, fat, grease, offal, waste meat, and other related materials.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety regulations while performing cleaning tasks.
- Utilizing cleaning equipment and chemicals appropriately to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Maintain cleaning logs and report any issues or concerns to the supervisor.
- Perform duties assigned from Sanitation Supervisors and Pre-op Inspectors.
- Job duties are varied and spread over several locations in the plant. Therefore, special assignments may be created on a case-by case basis.
- Perform daily and day assignments as scheduled by supervision as well as all other related assignments including assisting and training of other associates as required by Supervisors.

**Qualifications**:

- Good verbal communication and understanding of written materials including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documents.
- Previous experience in a sanitation or cleaning role in a food processing plant is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs., as well as being comfortable with frequent standing and/or stooping for the full shift.
- Ability to work with strong chemicals.
- Ability to work in high places up to 12ft and/or tight spaces.
- Ability to work near or around machinery.
- Frequent exposure to noise, blood, bones, fat, grease, offal, waste meat etc.

**What We Can Offer**:
**Who We Are**:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.