Sanitation Technician - Guelph

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable - and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Sanitation Technician - Food Manufacturing

Shift : Saturday - 07.00am to 5.00pm

Pay rate : $27.03/hr and  $29.03/hr after 1040 hours worked 

Position Summary

Thoroughly clean and sanitize equipment and work areas within a specified time frame. Complete sanitation work orders and paperwork as directed. Work at various heights and levels to reach all work areas. Position includes scrubbing and working in tight area for extended periods of time. Working in close proximity to food grade chemicals, high pressure hoses, among other sanitation instruments.

Individual must be proficient in the operation of machinery, including disassembly and reassembly of certain equipment.

Follow all safety procedures while working (example – PPE requirements for chemical use, Lock out tag out)

Strong communication skills – must be able to accurately express information concerning production quality and safety. Individual must be self-motivated, detail-orientated, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have good time management & organizational skills.

Capable of frequent reaching, bending, stretching, kneeling, and crouching.

Physically capable of heavy lifting (50 lbs).

Must be able to use handheld pressure washer for extended periods of time.

Must be comfortable working at various heights (scissor lift, JLG lift, ladders).

Must be comfortable working with a range of tools and equipment.

Please note: we have the following allergens in our facility:  Peanuts, Wheat, Whey, Dairy and Soy

• Prior experience in industrial cleaning with the use of industrial power-washing equipment and chemical cleaning a plus, and/or janitorial services cleaning. 

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which includes exposure to: High temperatures, fumes or airborne particles; Moving mechanical parts and vibration; Loud noise levels; Allergens; Elevated heights and Hot surfaces.  

• Knowledge of counting and basic math

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend written material

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Shearer’s Foods Canada, Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please advise us if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

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