Sanitation Associate

Job summary

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas, equipment, and tools to ensure a safe and compliant environment. They must maintain accurate sanitation logs, manage waste according to regulations, and support quality assurance standards.

Job details

Who we are Organigram Global is a leading Canadian licensed producer shaping the future of cannabis through innovation, operational excellence, and a growing international presence. Founded in 2013 as a medical cannabis provider, we have evolved into one of Canada’s most trusted names in the adult-use recreational market, home to some of the country’s top-performing brands including SHRED, Boxhot, Big Bag o’ Buds, Edison, Monjour, Debunk, Rizzlers, and Trailblazer. Our operations span four provinces, purpose-built to lead across multiple product formats: Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre of excellence for indoor cannabis cultivation, R&D, and advanced automation. Lac-Supérieur, Quebec: Focused on premium flower and traditional hash production. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Highly automated facility dedicated to edibles and beverage manufacturing. Aylmer, Ontario: Specializes in infused pre-roll production and automated vape filling. London, Ontario: Strategic hub for packaging and distribution across all product lines. The Sanitation Associate in production is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant production environment through the cleaning and sanitization of production areas, equipment, and tools. This role supports product quality, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety by following established sanitation, Quality Assurance (QA), Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the facility meets cleanliness, quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting the production of safe, compliant cannabis products. Position Overview Participate in the cleaning and sanitization of production areas of the facility according to Sanitation, QA and HSE SOPs and work instructions Prevent cross contamination of product, equipment and product contact surfaces while performing sanitation duties Work safely with hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents being used – ensure to follow all safety procedures on site including donning of all appropriate PPE (respirator, goggles, etc. Maintain all sanitation tools and equipment. Participate in the cleaning and sanitization of production equipment Prepare cleaning solutions Ensure timely batch record completion with high accuracy. Provide training, support and verification of work for all external sanitation employees as required. Promote and enforce Health and Safety regulations and policies Maintain cleaning and sanitation logs Ensure 100% compliance with QA requirements during day-to-day activities Managing waste in accordance with the Cannabis Act and all other local applicable guidelines Other job duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Experience working in a sanitation role within a regulated environment preferred. Previous experience working with cleaning chemicals and agents preferred Ability to read and correctly interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, and safety data sheets Strong ability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve daily sanitation requirements Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 25 lbs Previous work experience with a Canadian Licensed Producer (LP) or knowledge of the Cannabis Act, GPP and GMP is an asset Must be able to work various shift schedules as required Must be able to don all required PPE (respirators, goggles, etc.) Schedule ● “Half Continental” rotating shift schedule (Days ONLY): 4 days one week, 3 days the following week ● Sunday through to Saturday (7-day operation). Hours are 7:30am – 8:00pm (12.5 hours) ● Breaks are to be broken up based on team needs and discussed with Supervisor/Manager Location: Aylmer, Ontario. Role is required to be on site. Thank you for your interest in Organigram. Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please email us at internalrecruiting@organigram.ca with the job posting title, your name and contact information, and your preferred method of contact. Please note that we may use AI tools to assist with the recruitment process; however, every candidate will be reviewed by a member of our recruitment team to ensure fair and individualized consideration. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

What you’ll do

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas, equipment, and tools to ensure a safe and compliant environment. They must maintain accurate sanitation logs, manage waste according to regulations, and support quality assurance standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to stand for extended periods while lifting up to 25 lbs. Experience in a regulated sanitation environment and knowledge of the Cannabis Act or GPP/GMP standards are preferred.

Listed skills

• safety procedures · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sanitation
• Cleaning
• Safety procedures
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory compliance
• Hazardous chemicals handling
• PPE usage
• Waste management
• Batch record completion
• Equipment maintenance
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Cannabis Act knowledge
• GPP
• GMP
• Quality Assurance
• Operations
• Operational Excellence
• Environment Health And Safety
• Prioritization
• Innovation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Assurance
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Automation
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Cleanliness
• Packaging And Labeling
• Development Environment
• Workplace Safety
• Safety Procedures
• Production Equipment
• Cannabis
• Medical Cannabis
• Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel
• Sanitization
• Licensed Insurance Producer
• Cannabis Cultivation

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Security & Safety
• Agriculture
• Sanitation Associate
• Sanitation Specialist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians