Associate, Sanitation

Job summary

The Sanitation Associate performs routine cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene and compliance in production areas. This includes cleaning floors, surfaces, and equipment, as well as supporting Sanitation Technicians with less complex tasks.

Job details

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities. The Opportunity Reporting to the Team Lead or Supervisor, the Sanitation Associate performs routine cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene and compliance in production areas. This role involves cleaning floors, surfaces, basic equipment and waste removal using established procedures and industrial cleaning tools. The Associate supports Sanitation Technicians with less complex tasks and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). This position is essential to maintaining a safe, clean, and audit-ready facility. What You'll Do Routine Cleaning & Equipment Operation * Cleans floors, walls, drains, and surfaces using mops, brooms, scrapers, and scrubbers * Operates tunnel washers, rack washers, and floor scrubbers safely and efficiently * Performs sweeping, mopping, wiping, and waste removal in assigned zones * Restocks gowning supplies, soap, hand sanitizer and gloves in production areas * Follows SSOPs and GMPs for all cleaning activities * Assists Technicians with equipment cleaning and setup Compliance & Safety * Uses cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with WHMIS guidelines * Wears required PPE and follows all health and safety procedures * Reports damaged equipment, leaks, or safety hazards immediately * Participates in safety meetings and training sessions Documentation & Support * Completes cleaning checklists and logs as required * Supports audit readiness by maintaining clean, organized work areas * Assists Housekeepers during peak periods with basic cleaning tasks in non-production areas OTHER DUTIES At Village Farms we are all growers at heart. Our plants and processes require in-person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale. This role is on-site, which requires you to work on facility at all times in a Associate, Sanitation role or directly supporting operations. This position Shift Time – Afternoon – 2:30pm-11:00pm. What You Bring Education * High School Diploma or equivalent required * Certification in WHMIS is necessary (willing to obtain) * Certification in HACCP is an asset Experience * Previous experience in cleaning, janitorial, or sanitation roles is an asset * Experience operating floor cleaning equipment is an asset Knowledge & Skills * In-depth knowledge of sanitation procedures, chemical safety, and food safety regulations * Basic understanding of cleaning procedures and safety practices * Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English * Reliable, punctual, and committed to quality * Team player with strong work ethic * Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities * Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, 24/7 production environment Physical Requirements * Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40–50 lbs on a regular basis throughout the shift, * Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb for extended periods * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when handling chemicals, tools, or equipment\ * Frequent use of hands for operating cleaning tools, equipment, and computers * Frequent exposure to wet, cold, hot and noisy environments * Must wear full PPE including gloves, goggles, aprons, waterproof boots and earplugs * Able to work in dusty environment (not allergic to dust) * Availability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays occasionally based on production schedules Life at Village Farms We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it. It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team. Our values guide every decision we make: Versatility| Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve. We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth. Ready to Grow With Us? If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

The Sanitation Associate performs routine cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene and compliance in production areas. This includes cleaning floors, surfaces, and equipment, as well as supporting Sanitation Technicians with less complex tasks.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with certification in WHMIS. Previous experience in cleaning or sanitation roles is preferred, and knowledge of sanitation procedures and safety practices is essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits • Education Assistance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sanitation Procedures
• Chemical Safety
• Food Safety Regulations
• Cleaning Procedures
• Safety Practices
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Attention to Detail
• Equipment Operation
• Waste Removal
• Documentation
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Communication
• Accountability
• Lifting Ability
• Willingness To Learn
• Safety Procedures
• Strong Work Ethic
• Cannabis
• Auditing
• Checklists
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods
• Development Environment
• Mopping
• Sales
• Floor Scrubbers
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Operations
• Sanitation
• Team Leadership
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Scrapers

Job areas

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