Sanitation Technician - Fredericton, Canada - Purplefarm Genetics Inc.

Description

SANITATION TECHNICIAN - FREDERICTON, NB
Do you have passion for what you do? Are you self-motivated, results-driven and like working in a collaborative and team environment? Do you want to learn and grow with Purplefarm Genetics as we learn and grow with you? Then we have a position for you

Purplefarm Genetics is one of Canada's premier craft cannabis producers.

Coming from the legacy market, Purplefarm Genetics currently operates a 12,000 sq ft facility out of Johnstown, Ontario and is expanding to Fredericton, New Brunswick to operate a 90,000 sq ft facility.

We are looking for a
SANITATION TECHNICIAN to work in our Sanitation department to ensure our facility is always in a top-notch cleanliness state


Responsibilities would include:


General:

• Following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and making suggestions for improvements
• Working with the department managers for timing of room change overs, batch changes, room cleaning and general cleaning.

Production Areas:

• Regular cleaning duties, garbage removal, sanitation of floors, door handles _etc_.
• Cleaning of Grow rooms before, during, and after production
• Cleaning of Post Harvest areas before, during, and after production
• Destruction of cannabis waste material
• Organization of clean and dirty items
• Operation of industrial dishwasher, pressure washers, and fogging machine
• Documenting cleaning activities in the electronic database
• Process improvement for cleaning and sanitation practices and procedures
• Coordinate with Quality for ATP swab sanitation checks

Non-Production Areas:

• Cleaning of common areas: lunchroom, offices, bathrooms, main entry, locker rooms, _etc_.
• Operation of washing and drying machines for production uniforms.

Facility Grounds:

• Exterior garbage. Ensuring that no garbage is laying around the Fredericton facility grounds. Inside and outside fenced area.

Other:

• Support operation tasks as needed, including but not limited to, trimming, packaging, and plant maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous sanitation experience is an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset
• Previous cannabis industry experience is an asset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Extended periods of sitting or standing are required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kg
• Overtime is required during peak times and to meet deadlines

Position:

• Fulltime, Fredericton, NB
• Overtime is required during peak times and to meet deadlines

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fredericton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person