Posted 17 days ago
Sanitation I (Nights)
@ SunOpta
St. Davids, Ontario
Overview
SunOpta is hiring a Sanitation Technician for nights in St. Davids, Ontario, to clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas in a food manufacturing plant. The work covers equipment sanitation, housekeeping, waste removal and sanitation records under food-safety procedures. The posting states full-time permanent work, straight night shifts, weekend availability, shift premiums and reliable transportation required.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize production equipment following SSOPs
- Perform housekeeping, waste removal and recycling duties
- Support FSQ pre-operational inspections and corrective cleaning
- Complete accurate sanitation and cleaning records
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Previous sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred
- Able to work straight nights and weekends
- Reliable transportation required
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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SunOpta
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Fueling the future of food
Full company description
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on helping make the planet and its people healthier through plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products, SunOpta has a primary focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. Throughout its history SunOpta has evolved to become a strong, vibrant organization with a robust commitment to organic, non-GMO and specialty foods and environmental responsibility. SunOpta's Mission: To deliver organic, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that improve lives. To maintain purity of our products and be the market leader in organic integrity. To be the leader in our fast-moving industry, with better execution than our competitors. To develop and retain great employees – great companies are made of great people.
- LinkedIn followers
- 24,648
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 998
- Reported office locations
- 7078 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, US
- Business categories
- Web Design
- Biotechnology
- Food and Beverage
- Plant-Based Foods
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- SunOpta
- Specialties
- Organic Sourcing
- IQF Production
- Aseptic Manufacturing
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- Reported total investment
- 393,454,433
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SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on helping make the planet and its people healthier through plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products, SunOpta has a primary focus on…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Organic SourcingIQF ProductionAseptic Manufacturing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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About SunOpta
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Sanitation I (Nights)
Job Summary:
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and work areas to support a safe, clean, and food-safe manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure the facility meets all food safety, quality, and safety standards and is essential to daily operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Clean, sanitize, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment following established procedures.
• Follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Master Sanitation Schedules, and work instructions.
• Safely use, handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Clean production floors, walls, equipment parts, and supporting structures.
• Clean offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, and common areas as assigned/needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, and waste removal.
• Assist with waste and recycling removal from the facility.
• Support FSQ during pre-operational inspections and complete corrective cleaning when required.
• Accurately complete sanitation and cleaning records.
• Participate in required training related to sanitation, food safety, health and safety, and workplace procedures.
• Follow all workplace health and safety rules, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Report any food safety, quality, safety, or equipment concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow organic cleaning procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Good verbal, written and multi-tasking skills
Additional Considerations:
• The location for this role is St. Davids, Ontario
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• Must be available to work straight night shifts.
• Must be available to work weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation (location is off bus route).
• 100% of work is performed in a production environment.
• This role requires standing, bending, heavy lifting, working with cleaning chemicals, and occasionally working at heights with proper training and certification.
Full-time, Permanent
Shift premiums
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP Matching Program
Paid Time Off
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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