Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods. Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Join our team as a Sanitation Associate in our Concord facility!

Position: Sanitation Associate (Full Time Mornings

Shift/Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: 8755 Keele Street, Concord, ON

Start Date: Immediate

Language Requirements: English

Why work for UNFI Canada?

• UNFI was declared an essential service in respond to COVID-19.
• We offer full time positions!
• Hourly rate of $18.96 to start.
• Shift premiums offered.
• Health & Dental Benefits offered after 3 months of continuous service.
• Pension Plan offered after 1 year of service.
• Wage increases every year.
• Employee Discount program on organic foods!

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleaning the distribution center (75%) and corporate office (25%)
• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting, washing walls, doors and windows, and emptying trash.
• Operates floor scrubber
• Sweeps and vacuums dock plates, sanitation barriers
• Empties garbage bins from all locations in the cooler, freezer, loading docks, offices, and break rooms.
• Empties cardboard and plastic recycling and compacts.
• Keeps all areas free of debris such as wood fragments, pallet wrap, labels, and paper.
• Discards leaking product and records on reconditioning log.
• Reports any violations of company policy to supervisor or coordinator.
• Performs duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
• Reports major repair and maintenance needs. Assist with snow removal.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

Experience: 

• Previous Cleaning/Sanitation experience in a warehouse, food manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to work in different temperatures inside the warehouse including Dry Section, Cooler Section, and Freezer Section ( -20 C°)
• Able to lift up[ to 50 lbs when required.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time
• Understands Safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers
• Ability to operate a Walkie Rider / Electric Pallet Jack to transport and dispose garbage.
• Understands procedures in different areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time
• Able to work independently and part of a team

As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Reference Check

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest, however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

We do not accept assistance from third party staffing agencies or firms.

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.