Job Description:

Job Title: Sanitation Technician
Department: Mars Petcare
Location: Bolton
Shift Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Rotation between the two schedules every four weeks

Job Purpose:
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the production areas and lines. This role involves maintaining control over the microbial environment, performing preventive maintenance on sanitation equipment, and supporting the site's quality and food safety standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

1 of experience in sanitation or cleaning

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience with safety, environmental, or quality training, and food safety

Preferred Requirements:

2-3 years of experience in sanitation or cleaning

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)

Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping

Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, and lean over equipment

Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods

Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Able to handle hot and cold temperature environments

Key Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning as per the Master Cleaning and Shutdown/Start-up Cleaning Schedules

Maintain control over the microbial environment in the plant through detailed cleaning of equipment and surfaces, sanitation of high-risk areas, and management of the environmental sampling program

Perform preventive maintenance on all sanitation equipment

Provide early detection of equipment degradation or malfunction throughout the plant

Maintain grounds and perimeter of the plant along with roof and roof-mounted equipment

Communicate any quality and food safety concerns to the site

Communicate equipment and facilities defects to maintenance departments

Other Responsibilities:

Follow all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures

Coordinate supplies, equipment, and contractor support for plant sanitation and pest control

Assist with clean-up operations as needed

Help create new or improve existing processes for cleaning and sanitation

Assist in training Technicians on proper cleaning and sanitation procedures

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Total Rewards:

Annual bonus payout

Yearly pay increases

Medical, Vision & Dental

Up to 6% 401K match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long Term disability

18 weeks Parental Leave

What can you expect from Mars?

The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars

An industry-competitive salary and great benefits package

Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business

If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!