Sanitation 1 – #4998 -L
SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified (“non-GMO”) and specialty foods. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. With about 1,800 global employees, SunOpta’s organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure.
This position offers full time, 40 hours/week with opportunity for growth and increased wage.
Our staff are required to maintain a weekly shift rotation as follows (MAD rotation):
Midnights 10pm-6am (shift premium $1.00/hr)
Afternoons 2pm-10pm (shift premium $0.50/hr)
Days 6am-2pm
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.
- Disassemble and assemble all equipment as necessary in order to perform required cleaning and sanitation
- 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
- Other duties as necessary to support production
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Minimum High School
Experience:
Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills
Travel Requirements:
None
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Must be available to work rotating shifts: days, afternoons, nights
- Must be available to work weekends
- Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand/walk for majority of shift
- Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route)
- 100% of work involves being in the manufacturing environment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
