Food processing sanitation worker

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Factory or plant

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform safety and security checks
• Supervise other workers
• Work with minimal supervision

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Regulations knowledge

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Polishing machines
• Steam cleaners

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week