Sanitation Lead Hand – Continental Night Shift
Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario
WHO WE ARE
The Ippolito Group of Companies has been proudly serving the produce industry for over 75 years. As a family-run business with a strong reputation for quality and care, we continue to grow – and we want you to grow with us!
WHAT WE OFFER
- A stable, long-term career opportunity with steady hours
- Continental evening shift schedule
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture
- Opportunity to gain leadership experience in sanitation and production within the food industry
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Sanitation Lead Hand, you’ll provide effective leadership to assure the safe and efficient operation of sanitation and production activities in the absence of the Sanitation / Production Supervisor. You will:
- Assist the Sanitation Supervisor with overseeing daily sanitation functions while supporting production needs as required
- Lead and motivate staff, ensuring safe practices and food safety procedures are followed
- Maintain and monitor task schedules, employee hours, and the Master Sanitation Schedule
- Direct and help train staff in sanitation, pest-control, and production procedures
- Inspect cleanliness of surfaces with proper swabs and take corrective action when needed
- Inspect equipment before/after sanitation and production to ensure it is in proper working condition
- Collaborate closely with Production to prevent issues that could impact product quality or safety
- Manage supplies, chemicals, and equipment required for sanitation tasks
- Ensure proper PPE is worn and all health & safety guidelines are followed
- Keep accurate records of sanitation activities and inspections
- Oversee cleanliness of the entire plant, including production, distribution, trucking, and waste areas
- Perform additional duties as required, including quality control checks and forklift use
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 1–2 years of supervisory experience (required)
- 2–3 years of sanitation experience (required)
- Previous experience in production/packaging or the food industry (asset)
- High School Diploma (required)
- Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, and HACCP (preferred)
- Strong leadership and delegation skills
- Ability to thrive in a cold, wet, and fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Willingness to perform physical work, including heavy lifting, standing, and climbing
WORKING CONDITIONS
This role is performed in a cold, wet, and fast-paced production environment. The Sanitation Lead Hand works continental evening shifts and must be comfortable with physical demands and time-sensitive responsibilities.
JOIN OUR TEAM
This is a great opportunity to lead a team and build your career in sanitation and production with a respected, family-run company that values its people.
Hours of Work: Continental Night Shift | 6:10 pm to 6:30 am
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Type: Non-Union
Employment Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $21.84 per hour + $0.50 per hour shift premium
- Apply today and Come Grow With Us!
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At the Ippolito Group, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to offer, and we actively seek to create an environment where all employees, job applicants, and stakeholders feel valued, respected, and empowered.
As a job applicant, we encourage you to be your authentic self throughout the application process. Should you require any accommodations please let your recruiter know. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us and contribute to our collective success. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we continue to grow and improve our equity and inclusion initiatives.
