Sanitation Worker

Company Description: North American Produce Sales is a Vancouver-based produce distributor specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables for local and import markets, including a strong focus on Asian varieties. The company prioritizes food safety and quality throughout its operations, ensuring that products meet rigorous standards before reaching customers. Team members work in a fast-paced environment that supports local businesses and diverse communities across the region. The organization values reliability, efficiency, and safe handling practices in all aspects of produce distribution.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Wage: $20/hour

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Shift: Flexible availability required, including weekends and overtime as needed.

In a typical day, you will:

• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the warehouse, production, packing, cooler, and refrigerated storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, drains, work surfaces, equipment, conveyors, and other designated areas.
• Use various cleaning tools and equipment, including brushes, scrapers, mops, vacuums, floor scrubbers, and pressure washers.
• Perform routine and scheduled cleaning activities in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule and established cleaning procedures.
• Clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils to prevent contamination and maintain food safety standards.
• Properly prepare, handle, and use cleaning chemicals and sanitizers according to manufacturer instructions and company procedures.
• Remove waste, organic debris, and recyclable materials from designated work areas.
• Clean up product spills and other messes promptly to maintain a safe and sanitary workplace.
• Ensure cleaning tools, equipment, and sanitation supplies are properly cleaned, maintained, and stored.
• Complete required sanitation checklists and cleaning records accurately.
• Identify and report sanitation concerns, maintenance issues, pest activity, or potential food safety hazards.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety requirements, and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work with the warehouse, production, and food safety teams to maintain the overall cleanliness of the facility.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Good communication skills to follow instructions, report issues clearly, and work effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to complete repetitive tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and follow established sanitation schedules and procedures.
• Comfort with physical work, including standing for long periods, lifting moderate loads, and working in refrigerated or warehouse environments.
• Basic understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Previous experience in produce, distribution, or food manufacturing environments (optional).

Food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety training will be provided.

If you are hardworking, dependable, and take pride in maintaining a clean and safe working environment, we look forward to hearing from you!