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sanitation engineer

Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Sanitation Department Union Canada

Posted on June 04, 2025 by Employer details Aspire Bakeries

Job details

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers? expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.Sanitation works are accountable to clean production equipment, machines, and work areas in a food processing facility by following SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operation Procedure). Employee is responsible for handling and preparing cleaning chemicals, prepare sanitizers, prepare chemical concentrations, and handling and storing the chemicals.Responsibilities Maintain high quality sanitary conditions in bakery facility by performing various duties, including production lines, equipment, infrastructures, hallway, locker rooms, bathrooms, lunchroom, etc. Perform duties as assigned from Master Sanitation Program Reading chemical labels or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals they will be using Accurately complete all paperwork in a timely manner as assigned. Perform a visual self-inspection on all items, responsible for cleaning and take necessary corrective action for unsatisfactory items. Inform Lead hand of equipment deficiencies observed during disassembly or cleaning. Report any incident or situation that might affect production to superior Responsible to ensure workstation and floor is clean and free of unwanted & hazardous materials throughout entire shift and after shift Visually observes products through every stage of production and remove waste products from assembly line, ensuring products are placed into proper waste bins as required. Follow all company policies and procedures Other duties as assignedQualifications Ability to work in a wide range of environmental conditions from cool to warm and wet to dry Able to work all shifts, including weekends, as assigned with open flexibility Physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull, weight of up to 50lbs. Good understanding and application of English oral and written communication skills Able to effectively communicate with leads, co-workers and department staff from all areas of operation Comfortable being part of multi-cultural, unionized environment Must be able to understand the scheduling process, quality training and safety policies and procedures after training completion Ability to use senses to discover possible sanitation or equipment problems Ability to work independently but also work together with team members Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy Completed (minimum) Grade 12 education or equivalent, with basic math skillsPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physically capable of performing all repetitive line function duties such as reaching, bending, lifting, and spreading Physically capable of standing for long periods of time and lifting 50 lbs. Manual and finger dexterity Ability to control high-pressure hoses Ability to climb ladders and reach high areasWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this jo