Sanitation Operator

Position Title: Sanitation Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 4A

Requisition ID: 42683

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role.
The Sanitation role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across the production line and surrounding plant areas. We are hiring for both 6-month contract and full-time opportunities, working a 4-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, rotating through 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts. This role ensures that all sanitation practices meet company guidelines, food safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), while contributing to a safe and efficient operating environment. What youll be doing.

• Maintain cleanliness of production lines and assigned plant areas
• Utilize water hoses and approved chemicals to clean equipment and facilities (following proper training)
• Follow all GMPs and food safety procedures
• Identify and report safety concerns to supervision
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation and plant operations
• Clean packaging areas, dry storage, and common plant spaces including doors, walls, and floors
• Perform waste management tasks including garbage collection and washing waste totes
• Operate sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers; perform manual cleaning when necessary
• Clean pipes, railings, stairs, and exterior areas including around the smoke shack
• Complete scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation tasks
• Assist with operational duties such as covering the peeler operator and other roles when needed
• Handle chemical drum changes, cleaning, label removal, and proper disposal
• Participate in mandatory cleanup days and perform assigned MDI tasks
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisors

What youll need to be successful.

• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and GMP standards
• Willingness to work with cleaning chemicals after proper training
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to identify safety risks and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and support different operational areas
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical capability to perform manual cleaning tasks and operate sanitation equipment
• Successful completion of on-the-job training as determined by the Sanitation Supervisor

About the team.
The Sanitation team plays a critical role within the plant environment, ensuring all production and facility areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards. Team members work closely with production operators and supervisors to maintain operational efficiency and uphold food safety requirements. Training is hands-on and guided by experienced sanitation team members and overseen by the Sanitation Supervisor. About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles.

• Understanding customer needs
• Driving innovation
• Empowering people
• Taking ownership to deliver results

The McCain experience.
At McCain, youll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are valued. We are committed to creating opportunities for growth and development, encouraging employees to build their careers while contributing to meaningful work. Our culture emphasizes safety, inclusion, and making a positive impact every day.

Compensation Package : - Starting at 22.24 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know , and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)