Team Member - Sanitation Technician 1 Job

Employer: FGF Brands Inc.
Position: Team Member - Sanitation Technician 1
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Employment Address: 10 Woodslea Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 5P2
Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings
Hours of Work: 44 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: On-the-job training is provided. Eligible for salary increases in accordance with company policy, medical insurance, dental insurance, RRSP, Tele Health Care App, and 3 paid emergency leave days
Salary: $24.15 - $25.65 CAD/hour
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Team Member - Sanitation Technician 1” in the email subject line.

Reporting to the Sanitation Shift Leader, and Sanitation Team Leader. The Sanitation Technician I is responsible for cleaning and maintaining a range of different equipment within the plant, works in a timely manner, works alongside cross-functional departments, and meets all standards set forth by FGF Brands.

Duties:
• Ensure that all electrical components (motors, sensors, HMI screens, etc.) are covered properly before cleaning to prevent safety issues and damage to the electrical components
• Assists in maintaining sanitation programs and equipment programs as needed (e.g. drain cleaning, floor cleaning, replacing filters, cleaning overheads, waste/recycling, and other assigned tasks)
• Cleans and maintains a range of industrial equipment including oiler machines, ovens, conveyor belts, scissor lifts, sky jacks, motors, sanitation equipment, packaging equipment, and any assigned tasks in accordance with SSOP’s and Smart Schedule
• Efficient and effective communication using various forms such as verbal, written, two-way radio, other programs, etc.
• Will be responsible for training fellow Team Members where they have the knowledge and experience
• Maintains excellent working relationships with cross functional departments
• Address any issues or emergencies related to the Sanitation department. This may include examples such as equipment issues/failures, water leaks, safety hazards, food safety issues, etc.
• Support during product changeovers through the production week
• Always follows and enforces GMP’S and Food Safety practices and policies
• Performs all job responsibilities under the strictest guidelines of the BRCGS Food Safety Standards and FGF Policies
• Ensures all chemicals are handled properly according to FGF policies and the chemical supplier’s specifications
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and practices (PPE, best practices, safety requirements, etc.)
• Ensure to address any pest issues to fullest capability including cleaning and reporting
• Operates Scissor Lift safely to clean overheads, HVAC systems, and hard to reach areas
• Collaborate effectively with all internal groups/teams and provide support during the daily cleaning
• Performs other training and duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school is required
• Minimum 6 months experience working in the food/bakery sanitation industry in a food manufacturing environment
• Scissor Lift license required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role
• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction
• Must be flexible to work throughout the week and weekend (Sat. and Sun.) and able to work up to 12 hr. shifts when needed.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a sanitation issue
• Familiar with internal audits and BRC audits
• Working knowledge of GMP's, O.H.S.A is required

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