On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is recruiting an experienced Industrial Sanitation & Forklift Operator for an Industrial in Elmira, ON.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a general cleaning position.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have both industrial sanitation experience in a food production environment and a valid external forklift licence with practical operating experience. We are seeking someone who can confidently support plant sanitation while safely operating a propane forklift throughout the facility.
Shift: Night shift, 40-48 hours per week. End times will vary based on production requirements.
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $24.00/hr + 4% vacation pay added to each cheque weekly!
- Perform deep cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, conveyors, machinery, processing areas, and facility common areas
- Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed in accordance with GMPs, HACCP requirements, sanitation schedules, and company procedures
- Operate a propane counterbalance forklift to transport materials, remove waste, and support sanitation operations
- Remove garbage, recycling, and scrap while replenishing sanitation and paper supplies throughout the facility
- Safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment while following all PPE and safety requirements
- Identify sanitation or maintenance concerns and communicate them proactively to support uninterrupted production
- Work independently while contributing to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams
- Minimum 1 year of industrial sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, food processing, bakery, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar production facility
- Valid external propane forklift licence with previous hands-on operating experience (required)
- Experience working safely around food production equipment and manufacturing machinery
- Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP/BRC standards, and general workplace health & safety practices
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready facility
- CSA-approved waterproof safety footwear
- Ability to work afternoon/night shifts and overtime as required
- Must consistently follow all PPE requirements and safe work practices
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg and performing repetitive bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, walking, and stair climbing
- Comfortable working in wet environments while using industrial cleaning chemicals
If you have experience in industrial food plant sanitation and can confidently operate a propane forklift, we’d like to hear from you!
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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