From our humble beginning in 1917 to being one of the largest privately owned, value-added protein providers in Canada, our commitment to supplying high-quality products has been the core of our success. With a portfolio that includes a full line of poultry, beef and pork products, we service a long list of customers in both retail and food service from our Waterloo, ON and Langley, BC facilities.

Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Workers are responsible for sanitizing and washing of equipment and machinery in our production facility. Sanitation Workers will be responsible for following established safety, food safety and quality procedures.
The following list of duties and responsibilities of the Sanitation Worker is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Safety, GMP, SSOP, WHMIS and HACCP principles
• Wash and sanitize equipment, containers and surfaces inside and outside the Plant
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment
• Adhere to any lockout procedures and report any broken, damaged or unsafe equipment
• Handle and mix Industrial Strength chemicals
• Other duties as directed by Supervisors

Qualifications

• Able to handle heavy lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 kg
• Experience with food safety and HACCP principles
• Must be dependable and hold an above average attendance record
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude (operation of equipment)
• Good communication skills and able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and with little supervision
• Responsible to acquire and maintain a hand truck/forklift certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $21.65-$22.65 per hour

Plus applicable shift premiums + attendance bonus

What We Offer:

• Extended Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance, LTD
• RRSP matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted product
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Graveyard shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

JD Sweid Foods is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Accommodation is available for persons with disabilities during all stages of the employment process. JD Sweid Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.