Sanitor

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Afternoons
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Position Summary:

The Sanitor is responsible for performing thorough cleaning and sanitation of equipment, tools, and work areas in a food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a hygienic production environment by following established cleaning procedures, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Clean and sanitize production equipment according to schedules and procedures to meet food safety standards.

- Disassemble and reassemble machinery for deep cleaning, ensuring all parts are properly cleaned and sanitized.

- Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, and other facility surfaces in production and packaging areas.

- Use approved cleaning agents and sanitation chemicals safely and effectively, following all safety protocols and handling procedures.

- Always Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPS) and company hygiene policies.

- Document cleaning activities and complete sanitation checklists and logs as required and regulatory standards.

- Inspect equipment and work areas after cleaning to ensure proper sanitation and readiness for production.

- Communicate with production and quality teams to report any issues or maintenance needs discovered during sanitation.

- Support pest control efforts by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.

- Participate in training and ongoing education to stay up to date with sanitation procedures, safety regulations, and food safety requirements.

- Report any equipment problems in a timely manner

- All other work as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

- Repetitive tasks & standing for extended periods

- Handling medium/heavy loads (up to 23kg/50 lbs)

Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

- Min of 3 months of experience required in Food Manufacturing, Warehousing or a general labour position is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Follow verbal and written instructions related to duties

- Work in a team environment with continuous improvement efforts

- Follow all proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols always

- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping

- Acquiring new skills as per training provided

- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service Oriented Team Player

- Respect and adhere to the workplace Health & Safety rules and regulations and company HACCP procedures

- Demonstrate track record of following all proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols always

- Ability to properly and safely store, mix and use all cleaning chemicals according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), HACCP, WHMIS & Safety procedures

- Attention to detail

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

- Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision

- RRSP Program

- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits

- Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

- Hourly starting rate of $21.53 and upon successful completion of the probation period, the hourly rate will increase.

- Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

- Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;

- Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and

- Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.