Sanitation Tech I Third shift

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN®, Dream®, and West Life™. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

JOB TITLE: SANITATION I

FSLA STATUS: NONE EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: SANITATION

REPORTS TO: SANITATION SUPERVISOR

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary:

SANITATION I: Sanitation crew member with daily responsibilities to include cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces, safe handling of chemicals, able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in English language, disassemble and reassemble equipment for cleaning

Essential Functions Of The Job:

• Ensure that all equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned per SSOP, according to the cleaning record schedule, and using approved chemicals.

• Hand mix chemicals to approved PPM (parts per million)

• Follow company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices) and all other quality programs as they relate to sanitation.

• Ensure cleaning records accurately reflect which equipment or surfaces were cleaned, that the correct chemicals were used, and that the cleaner’s initials on the form are correct.

• Clean machines using water, detergent, or other chemicals.

• Perform other sanitation duties such as: squeegee water, mop floors, clean drains, shovel waste, and empty garbage.

• Disassemble equipment for cleaning, and reassemble when completed.

• Safely handle chemicals and able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while performing duties.

• Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.

• Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements.

• Strictly adhere to all safety policies
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year experience in related field.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• The candidate will be subject to pre-employment criminal background and drug screening tests. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of these tests. Other skill-related tests may be required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish.
• LEAN Manufacturing.
  
  

Additional Considerations:

• This position will be at the Plant in Omak, WA.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Edit based on job: (Approximately; 0% of the work is performed in an office environment. 100% of work may involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing environment)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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