Sanitation Worker / Sanitation Technician I & II – Food Manufacturing

Location: Pickering, ON
Pay: $21.65–$25.65 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Direct Hire
Shift: Weekdays and Weekends (Saturday & Sunday Mandatory)

Job Description

We are currently hiring Sanitation Workers and Sanitation Technicians (Level I & II) for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Pickering, Ontario.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and experienced individuals who can maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and equipment sanitation in an industrial production environment.

Positions are available at different levels based on relevant experience, technical skills, and certifications.

Pay Rates & Shift Premiums

- Sanitation Worker: $21.65–$22.65/hour
- Sanitation Technician I: $23.65/hour
- Sanitation Technician II: $24.64/hour
- Night Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour
- Weekend Shift Premium: Additional $2.00/hour

Applicable shift premiums are paid in addition to the base hourly rate.

Work Schedule

Candidates must be available to work 3 weekdays (8-hour shifts) PLUS both Saturday and Sunday (12-hour shifts). Weekend availability is mandatory.

Weekday Shifts (Monday–Friday):

- Morning: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Night: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Weekend Shifts (Saturday & Sunday):

- Morning: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Afternoon: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Night: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Shift assignments will depend on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Clean, sanitize, and maintain food manufacturing equipment, production lines, and surrounding areas.
- Perform deep cleaning of conveyor belts, ovens, industrial mixers, oiler machines, motors, packaging equipment, floors, drains, and HVAC components.
- Safely disassemble and reassemble industrial equipment for thorough cleaning (Technician roles).
- Remove and reinstall conveyor belts when required.
- Protect electrical components, motors, sensors, and HMI screens during sanitation.




- Operate Skyjack/scissor lifts for overhead cleaning and ventilation sanitation, where certified.
- Perform equipment jogging procedures while following approved safety protocols.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), BRC, and food safety procedures.
- Safely handle, use, and store cleaning chemicals.
- Assist with production changeovers and sanitation-related emergencies.
- Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and cleaning records.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality assurance teams.
- Identify and report equipment issues, sanitation concerns, and potential safety hazards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Requirements (All Positions):

- Minimum 6 months of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.
- Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Ability to follow sanitation procedures and work independently.
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, standing, and cleaning for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
- Robust attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Must be available to work both Saturday and Sunday, along with 3 weekdays.

Additional Requirements for Sanitation Technician I & II:

- Experience cleaning and sanitizing industrial food production equipment.
- Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble production machinery.
- Familiarity with conveyor systems, industrial mixers, packaging equipment, and sanitation maintenance.
- Knowledge of LOTO procedures and equipment safety.
- Skyjack/scissor lift certification is required for Sanitation Technician II.




- Experience with equipment jogging and industrial sanitation procedures is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience removing and reinstalling conveyor belts.
- Experience cleaning robotic packaging equipment, including Schubert systems.
- Knowledge of HVAC sanitation, ventilation systems, and air sock replacement.
- Experience with BRC standards, GMP audits, and food safety inspections.
- Previous Skyjack/scissor lift experience or certification.

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Flexible scheduling, subject to operational requirements
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Opportunities to develop technical sanitation skills

How to Apply

If you have experience in food manufacturing sanitation and are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Please apply with your updated resume highlighting your sanitation experience, equipment knowledge, and any relevant certifications.

Significant: This position requires mandatory availability on both Saturday and Sunday and Weekdays- 3 days. Please apply only if you can meet the scheduling requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $21.65-$25.65 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- What types of industrial equipment have you cleaned or sanitized before?
- Have you ever replaced air socks, filters, or HVAC sanitation components?
- At which manufacturing company did you gain sanitation experience?
- Please note: You will be working 3 days in weekdays, 8 hour shift and weekend 12 hours, (Both Saturday/ Sunday mandatory).
- Which machines or equipment have you cleaned in your previous sanitation jobs?

Experience:

- Sanitation within a food manufacturing environment?: 1 year (required)
- Skyjack or scissor lift: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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