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Food processing sanitation worker

  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Factory or plant

Tasks

  • Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
  • Empty trash cans and other waste containers
  • Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
  • Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
  • Perform safety and security checks
  • Supervise other workers
  • Work with minimal supervision

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Forklift Operator Certification

Area of work experience

  • Cleaning

Regulations knowledge

  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations

Equipment

  • Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
  • Polishing machines
  • Steam cleaners

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening

Employment terms options

  • Shift
  • Flexible hours
  • Morning
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 hours per week