Sanitation Technician

About the role

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing, processing, and packaging equipment. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean bakery equipment, roof, fans, ceilings, walls and floors using specific procedures as directed.
• Follow specific instructions to clean flour handling equipment.
• Perform all responsibilities following established GMP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Create a continuous improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes with the objective to reduce waste within the area while striving for efficiency and profitability.
• Inspect areas requiring attention.
• Keep Area Leader/Supervisor informed of any unsanitary practices that may be occurring in the plant.
• Follow sanitation procedures during changeovers.
• Perform duties assigned from the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Inspection areas requiring attention.
• Perform daily and down day assignments as scheduled by supervision as well as all other related assignments including assisting and training of other associates as required by Supervision.

Requirements

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing experience an asset.
• Previous sanitation experience would be an asset.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Major assembly and disassembly, machine setup and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Able to work independently and contribute to team success.
• Good verbal communication and understanding of written materials (SOPs, training documents).
• Able to manage multiple tasks and coordinate work with team members.
• Displays problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekend shifts and overtime.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc.
• Frequent standing and/or stoop for the full shift and able to climb ladders.
• Ability to work with strong chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to noise and dust in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in high places and/or tight spaces.
• Ability to work near or around machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience in sanitation and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Skills

• Sanitation techniques and procedures.
• Food safety and health regulations.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Give & Go team, you will enjoy competitive benefits, including a supportive work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate production needs, which may include occasional weekend shifts and overtime.

What We Can Offer

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• An energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability.
• Learning and growth environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting, and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Commitment to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused, and core to our success at every size.

Company Information

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused, and is core to our success at every size.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, reproductive decision making, salary history, arrest or conviction record or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.