Cleaner Operator

OVERVIEW

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the refinery and packaging areas in addition to returning scrap product to the raw materials shed. The cleaner position is an entry-level position $25.96/hour and cleaners can bid into other manufacturing positions with a starting rate of $36.65/hour after the probationary period has been completed and new positions are available.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the care and general cleanliness of the packaging and process building floors and equipment.
• Remove dust from process areas
• Clean food contact and non-food contact equipment (fans, electrical pans, etc.), structural parts (ceilings, walls, drains, and floors) using specific procedures as directed. Follow specific instructions to clean equipment.
• Lifting, cutting and emptying scrap sugar bags of up to 20 kg (40kg with a team lift)
• Be able to maneuver large buggies full of reject sugar.
• Required to operate manual hand trucks with a full load of sugar.
• Mop large floor areas.
• Operate floor washer to clean large floor areas
• Perform all responsibilities following established GMP Standards, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Job duties are varied and spread over a number of locations in the plant. Therefore, special assignments may be created on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
• Keep Sanitation Supervisor informed of any unsanitary practices that may be occurring in the plant.
• Follow sanitation procedures
• Responsible for accurate tracking and record-keeping required for the sanitation department.
• Perform cleaning assignments as scheduled by Supervisor as well as all other related assignments including assisting and training of other associates as required by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Job duties are not limited to the above and other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or equivalent

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Able to follow simple instructions
• Able to carry out routine but varied tasks
• Able to operate packaging machinery, powered hand trucks and equipment
• Able to apply proper cleaning procedures.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of work in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of dry/wet cleaning process and chemical functionality.
• Understanding of WHMIS & adheres to all safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Work well in a team.
• Work in a safe and conscientious manner and independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience as a manufacturing machine operator
• Manufacturing or industrial environment working: 1 year (Preferred)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Regular periods during which there is continuous physical exertion required.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 kg.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb stairs.
• Must have the ability to see and handle product, machinery, and hand tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly exposed to allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, sulfites, soya, dairy, egg, gluten and sesame.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including slippery floors.
• May be exposed to equipment and processing mediums exceeding several hundred degrees Fahrenheit and noise levels exceeding 85 decibels. Mandatory hearing protection for all employees.
• The employee may be required to handle chemicals that require PPE to be worn including respiratory PPE.

PAY RATE:

• $25.96/hour.
• This position has shift premiums and overtime.
• This is a vacant position

Job applicants must already be legally eligible to work for Redpath Sugar Ltd. in a full-time permanent role. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this role.