Sanitation Technician - Simcoe, ON-1

Are you interested in joining a global, highly reputable organization that makes some of the world’s best-known products? If so, then read on…

Background & Purpose of the Job

We are looking for Sanitation Technician at our Ice Cream Manufacturing factory in Simcoe, Ontario. Our factory produces brand names such as Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Klondike, Popsicle, and Wall’s!

In this role you will work under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor to ensure a high degree of sanitation and hygiene levels for all production areas.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

1. Clean and sanitize all Ice Cream production areas.
2. Maintain close communication with maintenance (Mechanics and Electricians), as well as Process Operators and Packaging Technicians.
3. Ensure compliance to all plant safety rules.
4. Update all related Line KPI (Key Performance Indicator) information and graphs as required.
5. Responsible for complying with existing company SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Standards and requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Environmental Protection Act, The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Technical Standards and Services Act (TSSA).
6. Support quality and food safety programs including HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) and FSCC-22000.
7. Lead ongoing activities including 5 Smart (5S - Smart pricing, Smart mix, Smart product platforms, Smart sourcing, Smart buying and partnering) activities and help push forward the overall TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) agenda.
8. Work on focused improvements and be an active member of a cell team responsible for the overall safety, quality, waste and efficiency of a set of lines.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

1. Education - High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development) equivalent.
2. Available for shift work (including weekends).
3. Strong sense of teamwork.
4. Knowledge of WHIMS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
5. HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) trained (Preferred).
6. Computer literate.
7. High Mechanical aptitude.
8. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function, or assignment.

What We Can Offer You

1. Starting Wage - $22.92
2. Wage increases every 6 months for the first 2 years.
3. Receive shift premiums when working a night shift.
4. Generous performance-based bonuses.
5. Health and dental benefits (after probation).
6. Superior pension package.
7. Group home and auto insurance discounts.
8. Opportunity to grow and develop with the company.
9. Employee appreciation events and contests.
10. Overtime hours & pay.
11. Discount at the company store on your favourite Unilever products!
12. FREE ICE CREAM!

Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.