We are looking for a
Sanitation Specialist for our food manufacturing client located near
Paris, ON.
Shift - Day
Pay - $30/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Perform sanitation activities according to GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety standards.
- Clean confined spaces, overhead structures, and hard-to-reach areas using approved safety equipment.
- Deep clean production equipment during preventive maintenance and shutdowns.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment.
- Operate steam cleaning systems, industrial vacuums, floor scrubbers, and pressure washers.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
- Perform drain cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination.
- Handle and prepare cleaning chemicals according to safety procedures.
- Follow LOTOTO procedures before cleaning or entering equipment.
- Respond to spills and maintain clean, safe work areas.
- Maintain organized sanitation areas and report pest activity or food safety concerns.
- Support continuous improvement in sanitation, safety, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing.
- Experience in chocolate, confectionery, dairy, or bakery manufacturing is preferred.
- Knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, food safety, and allergen controls.
- Strong mechanical skills and experience with production equipment.
- Ability to operate sanitation and material-handling equipment is an asset.
- Knowledge of chemical handling and workplace safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently and support other team members.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled shutdowns as required.
