Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Friday & Saturday

Sanitation Associate (NIGHTS)  The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas and equipment in compliance with Sanitation, QA, and Health & Safety SOPs, ensuring a contamination-free environment. This role involves handling hazardous cleaning chemicals safely, maintaining sanitation tools, preparing cleaning solutions, and accurately documenting sanitation activities. Additionally, the technician supports training for external sanitation staff, enforces health and safety regulations, and ensures compliance with QA and Cannabis Act guidelines. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience in sanitation within a regulated environment, knowledge of cleaning agents, and the ability to work various shifts while donning required PPE. Position Overview * Clean and sanitize production areas of the facility according to Sanitation, QA and HSE SOPs and work instructions * Prevent cross contamination of product, equipment and product contact surfaces while performing sanitation duties * Work safely with hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents being used – ensure to follow all safety procedures on site including donning of all appropriate PPE (respirator, goggles, etc.) * Maintain all sanitation tools and equipment * Clean and sanitizate production equipment * Prepare cleaning solutions * Ensure timely batch record completion with high accuracy. * Provide training, support and verification of work for all external cleaning service contractors or temps as required. * Promote and enforce Health and Safety regulations and policies * Maintain cleaning and sanitation logs * Ensure 100% compliance with QA requirements during day-to-day activities * Managing waste in accordance with the Cannabis Act and all other local applicable guidelines. * Other job duties as assigned *   Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent * Experience working in a sanitation role within a regulated environment preferred. * Previous experience working with cleaning chemicals and agents preferred * Ability to read and correctly interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, and safety data sheets * Strong ability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve daily sanitation requirements * Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 25 lbs * Previous work experience with a Canadian Licensed Producer (LP) or knowledge of the Cannabis Act, GPP and GMP is an asset * Must be able to work various shift schedules as required. * Must be able to don all required PPE (respirators, goggles, etc.)   NIGHT SHIFT SCHEDULE:  * - Monday to Thursday, 7:45pm - 6:45am. Weekends off and a 4 day work week.  * - Night shift premium is applied at $1.50/hour. * - Breaks are to be broken up based on team needs and discussed with Supervisor/Manager

$15.00 -$18.50 PER HOUR GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to ensure the Central Production Facility maintains strict standards of sanitation while limiting any cross contamination in production areas as products are produced. This person will be responsible to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across all areas of the facility including production areas, shipping and receiving areas, restrooms, breakrooms, and offices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Follows established departmental policies and procedures * Handle trash removal and disposal regularly throughout the day, including between production runs * Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, floors, and stocked supplies * Clean and disinfect breakroom areas, including tables, chairs, counters, microwaves, refrigerators, and sinks * Perform routine and deep cleaning of production areas using proper cleaning chemicals and tools * Ensure production areas and equipment are cleaned between products. Equipment can be cleaned in place or may require full breakdown done in the dish rooms. * Operate sanitation equipment * Complete required documentation such as allergen change over logs, chemical concentration logs, etc. * Cleaning and handling of large equipment including blades, processing discs, hoses, etc. * Follow all safety and sanitation procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) * Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable sanitation standards (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA if applicable) * Complete daily sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation accurately * Communicate any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors promptly * Assists as needed to ensure the success of the store as a whole MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: * Consistent and daily interaction with facility associates TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: * Excellent organization and planning skills * Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial services, or facility cleaning is a plus * Ability to interpret policies and procedures * Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively * Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused * Ability to use good judgment and to make decisions * Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, climb, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, bend, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.