Sanitation Technician

Avena Foods is recruiting a highly-motivated full-time Sanitation Technician. The job location is Rowatt, SK. This position involves cleaning and sanitizing building structures, mill production equipment, and supporting Avena's pest control program. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks must be completed.

• Prepare production equipment for cleaning by locking out machinery
• Operate cleaning equipment (e.g. floor scrubber, vacuum system, blower, etc.)
• Clean the food production facility inside and outside (all seasons)
• Hand-clean production equipment, which may require some disassembling and reassembling
• Work with maintenance & millers to ensure internal parts are cleaned and sanitized
• Conduct pest control inspections and support corrective actions
• Ensure that all processing equipment is cleaned to the specifications of all food safety guidelines to reduce food safety risks
• Maintain accurate sanitation documentation
• Work safely with chemicals and follow chemical usage labels for application and personal protective equipment
• Keep work area and office neat, clean, and organized
• Other duties as required

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and prevalent food safety and quality standards;
  Food Safe certificate is an asset
• Basic sanitation experience and mechanical aptitude are desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and follow through on them
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enhance inter-departmental interactions
• Willingness to be flexible on schedule; ability to meet schedules and deadlines, including overtime as required
• Ability to work at heights above ground level using a scissor lift and ladder and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly