Avena Foods is a specialty miller that partners with farmers and customers to bring safe, sustainable, nutritious oat and pulse ingredients to consumers around the globe which are non-GMO and gluten-free. We have three facilities: Regina, SK, Rowatt, SK and Portage la Prairie, MB.

In a career with Avena you can look forward to:

• Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture
• Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs
• Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!
• We offer additional benefits for extras! Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses. Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.

If you'd like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth. Please apply.

Avena Foods is recruiting a highly-motivated Sanitation Technician. The job location will bePortage la Prairie, MB. This full-time position includes cleaning and sanitizing building structures, mill production equipment and supporting Avena's pest control program. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks must be completed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare production equipment for cleaning by locking out machinery.

2. Operate cleaning equipment (e.g. floor scrubber, vacuum system, blower etc.).

3. Clean the food production facility inside and outside (all seasons).

4. Hand clean production equipment, which may require some disassembling and reassembling.

5. Work with maintenance & millers to ensure internal parts are cleaned and sanitized.

6. Conduct pest control inspections and support corrective actions.

7. Ensure that all processing equipment is cleaned to specification of all food safety guidelines to reduce potential food safety risks.

8. Maintain accurate sanitation documentation as required

9. Work safely with chemicals and follow chemical usage labels for application and Personal Protective Equipment.

10. Keep work area and office neat and clean and properly organized.

11. Other duties as required.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and prevalent food safety and quality standards is preferred. Food Safe certificate is an asset. Familiarity with Food industry will be considered a strength

• Basic sanitation experience is desired, and mechanical aptitude is a strong advantage

• Excellent verbal (reporting) and written (records to fill out) communication skills

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and follow through on them.

• Ability to work independently and in as team with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that enhance inter-departmental interactions.

• Willing to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet schedules and deadlines, including overtime as required

• Ability to work at heights above ground level using a scissor lift and ladder and lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

General Education Development grade 12 is required

-This is a shift position which may include evenings and weekends. You may be required to work in ambient temperatures. This position will require manual effort such as climbing ladders/stairs lifting materials, etc.

-Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record checks, education verification and reference review.

-By submitting your resume, the applicant acknowledges that providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.

-Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@avenafoods.com to request assistance.

Location: Portage la Prairie, MB

Start Date: ASAP

Note: Not all applicants will receive a formal interview