Sanitation Technician

Who We Are
 

Founded in 2013, Organigram is a leading Canadian licensed producer, focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for adult recreational consumers in all provinces and the Yukon. Headquartered in Toronto (Ontario), Organigram has three state-of-the-art cultivation and processing facilities in Moncton (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba) and Lac-Supérieur (Quebec), and our adult-use products can be found in retail outlets from coast-to-coast. Organigram's adult-use brands include Edison, SHRED, monjour, Laurentian Cannabis, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O’Buds, Tremblant Cannabis and Trailblazer.
 

Our mission is to delight consumers with trusted brands that deliver innovative cannabis products and experiences while promoting education and industry advocacy.
 

Over the past year we have seen significant growth in this emerging cannabis industry and attribute this growth to our team members. We believe our deep-rooted culture; our values and our welcoming work environment have contributed to our overall success. Our focus on innovation, responsiveness to the needs of our customers and our people–centric approach have helped us become a trusted name amongst our stakeholders - be it our customers, partners, investors, our team members, and the communities that we support.
 

Why work with us?
 

Organigram is a diverse and inclusive organization that cares about you and the community you live in. Our competitive salary and benefits, education reimbursement and flexible work environment are designed to work for you as you grow and develop in your career. We offer an annual wellness credit and unlimited vacation to support your health and wellbeing. And you can feel good knowing our Organigram Operating for Good program provides you with the opportunity to support your community through sponsored volunteer initiatives.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Technician will be a key component to maximizing the safety, quality, and productivity in our daily operations throughout all departments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that can maintain positivity, using notable multi-tasking skills to meet requirements of the department. The Sanitation Technician will work with various equipment, cleaning devices, and cleaning chemicals with safety in mind, while using good production practices (GPP’s) in conformance with the Cannabis Act.

Please note that the Sanitation Technician will work in a physically demanding role and will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion., lifting, bending, reaching, walking, standing, and at times performing repetitive work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing on-site clean-up and sanitation activities in conformance with the Cannabis Act; must comply with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPP’s);
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor, follow supervisor direction;
• Audit sanitation duties and complete documentation with accuracy, following record keeping standards under the Cannabis Act;
• Collaborate with co-workers and department leads to initiate improvement strategies and optimize sanitation standard operating procedures;
• Troubleshooting quality constraints as a result of sanitation challenges, liaise with operations to champion corrective actions;
• Clean hard to reach areas while on scissor lift while using correct PPE;
• Move and carry equipment, planters, and other materials from jobsite;
• Wash and sanitize containers and utensils, placing them on conveyors through an industrial size washing machine;
• Sweep, mop, and operate vacuum pack to maintain all surfaces;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset;
• 1-2 Years performing industrial Sanitation work, janitorial, and custodial work is a definite asset.
• Willingness to learn and take direction;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions, including but not limited to heights, heart and humidity;
• Critical eye for troubleshooting defects with a commitment to quality and safety;
• Flexibility to overtime and shift work as required;
• Experience working at heights and/or fall arrest training an asset.