Sanitation Associate

Located in Red Deer, AB

Salary: $19

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Sanitation Associate to join our operations team. In this role, you will help maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a food processing facility and common areas while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting facility cleanliness, food safety, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

Sanitation & Facility Maintenance

• Follow approved cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Complete daily sanitation and janitorial documentation.
• Clean laboratories and production areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices, boardrooms, locker rooms, lunchrooms, washrooms, hallways, trucker lounges, and receiving areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and dust designated areas.
• Empty garbage and recycling containers.
• Remove cardboard, plastic, and organic waste from production areas.
• Clean warehouse floors and sanitation equipment.
• Replenish consumable supplies throughout the facility.
• Monitor and maintain janitorial inventory levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized workplace in accordance with food manufacturing standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow HACCP, FSSC, ISO, GMP, and company quality requirements.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and sanitation materials are used safely and correctly.
• Complete required inspection and quality documentation.
• Support food safety and quality initiatives throughout the facility.

Safety

• Adhere to all workplace safety procedures and protocols.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to a safe work environment.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing, processing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience operating industrial floor scrubbers and floor-cleaning equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. (25 kg).
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred

• Experience with HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO, GMP, or other quality systems.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, or bobcats.
• Previous sanitation experience in a food processing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to identify problems and implement practical solutions.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to quality, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule & Reporting

• Department: Sanitation
• Reports to: Production Supervisor
• Shift work required; flexibility is needed.

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