On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is recruiting experienced and self-driven candidates for an open vacancy as an Industrial Sanitation & Forklift Operator in an industrial bakery environment in Elmira, ON.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a general cleaning position.
Qualified candidates MUST have previous industrial sanitation experience in a manufacturing or food production environment AND a valid external forklift license with practical operating experience.
Shift: Afternoons and nights, 40-48 hours per week. End times to vary based on production.
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $24.00 + 4% vacation pay added to each cheque weekly!
Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, machinery, conveyors, and processing areas while maintaining overall facility cleanliness, including common areas
- Handle waste removal, recycling, and scrap materials efficiently while restocking sanitation and paper supplies as needed
- Operate a propane counterbalance forklift to move materials and support sanitation tasks safely
- Follow established cleaning procedures, GMP standards, HACCP requirements, and company policies while identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact production
- Work independently with minimal supervision while supporting the broader team to ensure smooth plant operations and completion of daily sanitation schedules
- Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, and required PPE
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of industrial sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, food processing, bakery, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar production environment
- Valid external propane forklift license and previous forklift operating experience (required)
- Strong ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate operational needs in a fast-paced setting
- Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, HACCP/BRC standards, and general health & safety practices
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready environment
- CSA-approved waterproof safety footwear
- Flexibility to work afternoon/night shifts and overtime as required
- Must follow all PPE requirements and safe work practices at all times
- Physically able to lift up to 25 kg and perform repetitive movements including walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs
- Comfortable working in wet environments and around industrial cleaning chemicals
If you have industrial sanitation experience and a valid forklift license and are looking for a stable night-shift opportunity, apply today!
TO APPLY:
EMAIL your current resume and cover letter to [email protected] and let us know how you would be a great fit for this position.
Have any questions? Give us a call! (519)576-0920
Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
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