Sanitation Associate

Job Description

The shift assignment for this position is day shifts. Shifts are Wednesday - Saturday from 6am - 4pm (10 hrs).

Pay: CAD 23.85 per hour plus 3% shift premium

Also comes with a $3000 Sign on Bonus

Job Purpose/Overview:

• Member of the Sanitation Team
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of all areas of the Site as laid out in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Completing all cleaning records as required.
• Guarantee a high cleanliness level to ensure food safety and 5S.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain the factory site, equipment and facilities to an acceptable standard.
• Support the site to ensure compliance in all cleaning standards and comply with all ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and Mars QMP Standard requirements

Key Responsibilities

• SAFETY

• All PPE must be worn in compliance with the OHSA/RC requirements

• Enforce/Respect the safety rules and the internal policy

• Stop any equipment / operative works / external company works if safety/environment protection/fire protection rules are broken

• ENVIRONMENT

• Guarantee and apply ISO 14001 (Environment), and all related working procedures

• Ownership of environmental responsibilities listed in ENV-REF-002 – Associates SEA Matrix

• QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY

• Guarantee and apply ISO 9001, FSS/ISO22000, Mars Standards, and all related working procedures

• Support the HACCP program in the department

• Follow GMP-GHP in the area

• Inform Shift Supervisor of quality deviations according to product standards and production procedures

• Report any pest activity to related Manager

• Perform and record quality control tests

• HUMAN RESOURCES

• Training: attend any training program as scheduled by company management and train any designed person in the position

• MANAGEMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Suggest continuous improvement actions

• Manage internal/external cleaners

• Manage stock of materials for cleaning

• Respect work instructions with assured quality, food safety and environmental management systems

• Any task as delegated by Direct Supervisor

• Report any leaks and/or spills

• CLEANLINESS & TIDINESS

• Perform Housekeeping Checks to ensure compliance to 5S

• Perform operational cleaning operations

• Participate visit preparation work

• COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION

• Provide any requested documentation to other Departments according to internal rules

Context and Scope:

• Micro performance and cleanliness of the factory and its systems are critical for the success of the factory and of the Royal Canin Brand.

• This role is part of the broader Sanitation team and is critical to ensure the factory is operating at Standard.

• This role also partners with other functions – such as Operations and Technical – to help with site needs.

• Can handle physical work (including but not limited to lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs, frequent use of stairs), work under hot Environment conditions and confined places.

Job Specifications/Qualifications:

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience or knowledge of sanitation of food/feed manufacturing facility

• Experience in past paced manufacturing facility.

• Knowledge of GHP/GMP and 5S practices

• Knowledge of Microbiology is an asset

• Experience working in a team

• Good communication, Cost conscious, Initiative, Self-motivated, Team player, Safety & Hygiene & Quality conscious

• What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 23.85 - CAD 31.30. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.

Benefits at a Glance:

• Industry competitive pay & bonus

• Learning and development support

• Tuition reimbursement

• Pet friendly offices

• Paid time off

• 18 paid weeks off for parental leave in the US

• Up to 23 weeks top-up for parental/maternity leave in Canada

• 5+ days of bereavement leave

• Health and dental package from day 1

• Life insurance & disability coverage

• On-site fitness center

• 401(K) Match/Retirement Savings Plan

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan in Canada

• Note: Benefits may vary by role and location.