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Sanitation Technican

Location: 

Brantford, ON, CA, N3V 0A8

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

Vacancy Status: Active vacancy (currently recruiting).

 

About the role:

 

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing process equipment to maintain a hygienic environment that supports the safe production and packaging of high-quality products. As part of their daily responsibilities, the Sanitation Technician ensures strict adherence to food safety and employee safety standards.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Ensure equipment and facility areas are properly cleaned and sanitized in compliance with GMPs and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

  • Maintain general housekeeping standards across all plant areas.

  • Safely operate powered and non‑powered cleaning equipment such as lifts, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and compactors.

  • Follow safe lifting, carrying, and handling procedures; report defective equipment and all job‑related injuries.

  • Disassemble and reassemble processing equipment (machines, pumps, bucket elevators) as required for sanitation activities.

  • Learn and apply proper Allergen Elimination Procedures and adhere to all hygiene and safety guidelines.

  • Use appropriate PPE in accordance with OSHA requirements, plant GMPs, and supervisor instructions.

  • Read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safely prepare, mix, handle, and store chemical cleaning agents.

  • Support spill containment, pest control reporting, and waste removal; participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (including 5S).

  • Maintain certifications such as LOTO and BBP; attend required safety and development training; perform other assigned duties, including mandatory overtime when required.

 

About you:

 

  • High School Diploma.

  • Experience working in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.

  • Experience with floor scrubbers, including ride on, walk behind and handheld.

  • Working at Heights and Arial Lift Certification.

  • Must be able to freely move around the entire facility.

  • Must be able to lift 25lbs.

  • Exposure to excessive noise, heat, cold and dust.

  • Mild chemical exposure.

  • Stooping, Kneeling, Bending, Working from Heights, Smelling

  • While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

 

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $25

Working Hours: Continental shifts 6:45am to 7:00pm / 6:45pm to 7:00am

Shift Details: Day Shift / Night Shift

 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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