Job Title: Sanitation Worker - Night Shift
Work Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to 12am
Location: 11520 Eburne Way, Richmond, V6V 2G7 (access to reliable transportation is required, as we are located on Mitchell Island with limited access to public transit); fully on-site
Reports To: Sanitation Supervisor
About Oceanfood Industries:
Oceanfood Sales, the parent company of Oceanfood Industries, is a family-owned seafood distribution company based in BC, serving Canadians with premium and sustainably sourced seafood since 1970. We are committed to excellence in food safety, environmental responsibility, and fostering a supportive work environment. In 1986, we expanded our operations with the establishment of Oceanfood Industries, which became the proud producer of Nanuk — a well-known smoked salmon brand in Canada’s food service and retail markets. Our production facility is Kosher, SQF-certified, adheres to HACCP standards, and upholds the highest levels of quality standards.
To learn more about us, please visit: https://oceanfoods.com/ and https://www.nanuksalmon.com/
Role Overview:
The Sanitation Worker ensures all food processing equipment and all areas of the facility are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize industrial food processing equipment, utensils, as well as various areas in the facility to meet food safety standards and maintain regulatory compliance
- Assemble and disassemble food processing equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning
- Follow company policies relating to GMP, food safety, chemical handling (i.e. WHMIS), SOP’s / SSOP’s (sanitation standard operating procedures), and occupational health and safety
- Work effectively with other departments and management to achieve operational success
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Competencies:
- Detail-oriented team player with positive mindset
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to make sound judgement and act with integrity
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Physically fit to perform manual weight handling/lifting of up to 50 lbs (neither repetitive nor required on a regular basis)
- Ability to work in a cold (~15 degrees C) and wet environment
- Basic English communication skills
Nice To Have Qualifications:
- Cleaning/sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
- WHMIS training or experience working with sanitation chemicals
- Counterbalance forklift experience
What We Offer:
- Starting wage: $19 to $20 depending on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits package (waiting period applies)
- Employee purchase discount
- Clean, supportive and safety-focused team environment
- Career growth opportunities
We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity. Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you have access to reliable transportation, as we are located on Mitchell Island (Richmond) with limited and inconvenient access to public transit.
- If your ability to legally work in Canada is limited (i.e. on a work permit), please provide the expiry date. Since this is a long-term position, only those whose legal work status fulfills such requirement will be considered.
- Do you have experience with any of the following (nice to have qualifications)? Cleaning/sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment, WHMIS, forklift.
- Please confirm your availability to commit to the following work schedule: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 12am midnight.
Work Location: In person
