Job Title: Sanitation Worker
Location: Richmond, BC
Shift Options:
AM Shift - 5:30am - 2:15pm
PM Shifts - 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Job Description
The Sanitation Worker supports a fast-paced food manufacturing facility by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized production environment while machinery and production lines are running. This role involves regular use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, repetitive lifting, and working in a cool temperature setting to ensure all areas meet strict sanitation and hygiene standards.
Responsibilities
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Keep all areas of the production floor clean, organized, and free of debris throughout the shift.
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Collect, remove, and properly dispose of garbage from production and common areas.
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Use cleaning chemicals, water, and appropriate tools to clean and sanitize floors, surfaces, equipment, bins, tools, and trays.
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Learn, follow, and consistently apply established sanitation procedures for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and the production floor.
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Wash and sanitize equipment, bins, and tools using designated cleaning agents and methods.
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Maintain hygiene-related areas such as footbaths and other designated hygiene zones to required standards.
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Monitor and restock sanitation supplies at stations around the production floor to ensure teams have what they need.
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Operate cleaning equipment and other machinery safely while production conveyors and other machines are running.
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Lift and carry buckets of water (up to approximately 35 kg) and metal trays (approximately 10 kg) on a repetitive basis.
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Stand, lift, and move continuously for up to 8 hours while performing sanitation tasks.
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Assist on the packaging line as needed to support production demands.
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Work safely with cleaning chemicals and water, following all safety guidelines and wearing required personal protective equipment.
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Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety policies and report any hazards or issues promptly.
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Collaborate with production and sanitation team members to prioritize cleaning tasks and maintain a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills
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Ability to stand, lift, and move continuously for an 8-hour shift.
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Ability to lift up to approximately 40 lbs very repetitively in a work setting.
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Demonstrated experience performing repetitive heavy lifting in a previous work environment that can be confirmed.
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Good English communication skills to understand instructions and safety procedures.
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Comfort working in a cool environment with temperatures around 8–10 degrees.
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Comfort working in a very multicultural environment and collaborating with diverse team members.
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Willingness and ability to wear safety goggles for the entire shift.
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Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and water.
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Ability to operate cleaning equipment and work around running conveyors and machinery.
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Reliable use of steel-toe safety footwear as required by the role.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Previous experience in food production or food manufacturing environments is an asset.
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Previous experience in packaging or working on a production line is an asset.
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Previous sanitation experience in an industrial or food production setting is an asset.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a supportive, family-oriented culture in a highly multicultural environment, where teamwork and mutual respect are valued. Once permanent, team members receive a Sunday shift premium, enjoy social events such as summer barbecues and holiday dinners, and have access to a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits program includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, prescription drug coverage with support for fertility drugs, extensive extended health care for a wide range of practitioners, vision care, and dental care. Employees and their eligible dependents also receive survivor benefits for extended health, vision, and dental coverage. An Employee Assistance Plan offers confidential counselling, coaching, and online resources for mental health, life transitions, and personal or career challenges. A Group RRSP with employer matching contributions and immediate vesting supports long-term financial well-being. The workplace welcomes individuals without prior industry experience and provides an opportunity to build skills and grow within a stable operation.
Work Environment
The role is based in a busy food manufacturing facility with numerous conveyors and machines running continuously, creating a very fast-paced environment. The production area is maintained at a cool temperature of approximately 8–10 degrees, and employees work on their feet for most of the shift while performing repetitive lifting and cleaning tasks. The culture is highly multicultural and team-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene. The dress code includes steel-toe work boots, lab coats, hair nets, gloves, and beard nets where applicable, with no jewelry permitted to support food safety standards. The schedule runs Monday to Friday on a first shift, with flexibility required for occasional weekend work as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,BC.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
