sanitation worker
Posted on
January 06, 2025
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Employer details
VegPro International Inc.
Job details
_*VegPro International Inc.*_ _is a Canadian leader for the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label, __*Fresh Attitude*__. Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States._
_At __*VegPro*__, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads._
*Sanitation Worker*
_This is a unionized position with UFCW-1518_
*Salary:* starting at $17.94/ hour
*Shift Schedule:* Monday to Friday, 10:30 pm ? 06:30am
*Job Description*
The Sanitation Worker is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of industrial equipment and machinery used in the production and packaging of salads. This includes washing, scrubbing, and sanitizing the conveyor lines and the floors within the facility according to food safety standards and procedures.
As this is an industrial environment, we will provide the PPE required (hard hats, steel-toe rubber boots, and rain gear).
*Main Responsibilities*
* Spray, scrub, and clean the production and packaging machinery and equipment
* Use of air hoses to push the lettuce debris out from the production machines
* Empty the trash
* Disassemble and reassemble the scales to clean them
* Use of spray hoses to wash the conveyor lines
* Remove/dry condensation and water from the walls, ceiling, and floor
* Perform other related duties as required
*Qualifications, Skills and Requirements*
* Relevant experience in a manufacturing or agribusiness environment is an asset
* Ability to do physical labor work in a refrigerated and humid environment (3°C) for long periods of time
* Ability to speak and understand English
* Ability to lift loads up to 50 lb (some workstations)
* Flexible in working evenings/nights
* Ability to get to work on time for each shift
* Fast and efficient work speed
* Meticulous and attentive
* Willing to learn and listen
* Versatile and willing to help others
* Teamwork
*Perks*
* Benefits (medical and dental) after completing the probation period
* Four days a week shift with weekends off
* Overtime pay
* Weekly pay (get paid every Friday!)
* Employee discount on our product
VegPro International is committed to employment equity and diversity. For more information about our company visit www.vegpro.comand http://attitudefraiche.com/en/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
* Overtime pay
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Discounted or free food
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationColdstream, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$17.94HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9588257209
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