Quality Assurance Analyst

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

Location:

In-person, onsite in Guelph, ON

Scope for the position:

• The Quality Assurance Analyst is part of the Quality and Regulatory team at NOW Health Group Canada / Puresource and works to ensure that our Manufacturing and Distribution operations are in compliance with GMP, Organic, Natural Health Product (NHP) and Food regulations.
• Develop and maintain Regulatory and Quality documentation.
• Communication with suppliers, regulatory agencies and internal departments to meet quality objectives and timelines.
• Works closely with our US based Quality team to ensure product quality expectations are aligned
• Support Quality Control Inspectors with pre-operational quality inspection of equipment and product inspection / release as needed
• Ensure facility and product compliance with regulatory, food safety and corporate quality requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors GMP compliance and conducts GMP audits at set frequencies
• Clearly communicates quality or regulatory concerns and non-compliances to relevant departments
• Technical writing and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work procedures
• Finished product label inspection, release and revisions as required
• Maintains supplier quality documentation
• Completing formula requests as needed
• Participates in GMP and food safety training activities
• Maintains and updates HACCP documentation
• Creates and updates product specifications
• Prepares certificates of analysis and certificates of compliance for customers
• Responds to quality inquiries from Customer Service
• Maintains organic and kosher certification documentation
• Investigation and trending of manufacturing deviations and customer complaints
• Conducts product out of specification investigations as required
• Maintenance and organization of quality records
• Maintain product stability program
• Maintain environmental monitoring program
• Occasional heavy lifting required (50 lbs)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:

• Post-secondary education in food science, microbiology, quality assurance or a related discipline
• Education and/or job related experience in Food or Natural Health Product (NHP) quality assurance (ideally 2-3 years)
• Familiarity with Health Canada’s SFCR, drug and NHP regulations and GMPs.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure significant issues are clearly communicated and resolved in a timely manner
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a well-organized manner
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Detail oriented: take ownership for the accuracy and completeness of tasks
• Thrive in an environment of change
• Highly effective communication skills in English: written, listening and verbal
• Advanced computer skills (MS-Office suites, Oracle Applications)

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Quality Assurance Analyst) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Environmental Monitoring Technician

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Environmental Monitoring Technician

Location:

In-person, onsite in Guelph, ON

Scope for the position:

Conducts routine facility environmental monitoring for product safety.

Basic function of the position:

Performs visual inspection of production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders. Collects swab samples for ATP, Allergen, and pathogen testing. Collects Water and Air samples as scheduled in the SOP. Reports environmental monitoring results for trending. Communicates with other departments with regards to corrective actions required for out-of-specification and out-of-trend results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently performs environmental monitoring as per the written Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine environmental monitoring of surfaces, water, and air
• Performs visual inspection of production workstations for maintenance and sanitation work orders
• Collects swab samples for ATP, Allergen, and Pathogen testing
• Collects air and water samples for testing
• Prepares and submits samples to third party laboratories as required
• Reports environmental monitoring results for trending
• Communicates with other departments regarding corrective actions, out-of-specifications and out-of-trend results.
• Monitors soap and sanitizer concentration on all sanitation rooms
• Complies with Safety and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

• At least 1-to-2-years of experience working in a cGMP environment
• At least 2 years of experience working in Quality and/or Sanitation Department
• At least a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferably an Associate Degree in Science.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations
• Ability to compare results to specifications and determine if result meets requirements. Must have excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Excellent time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, troubleshooting/problem solving, and organization skills required.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, be a self-starter and able to handle multiple tasks. Must possess professional attitude and be able to work well with peers and management. Ability to train others.
• The employee frequently is required to use his/her sense of taste and smell; to reach overhead; stand; to lift boxes to 36 inches; lift 30 lbs. from floor to 36 inches; lift 20 lbs. from 36 inches, carry 30 ft. and return to 36 inches (i.e. carry boxes). The employee is occasionally required to move from place to place within the facility, to climb, balance, or stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms to properly handle and prepare samples and materials as needed. The employee is regularly required to handle testing equipment, raw materials and finished product, tools, or controls and communicate in person and on the telephone.
• Repetitive proper handling and manipulation of the tools, instruments and materials during required procedures in preparation of samples are frequently required. In addition, computer keyboard and mouse usage are frequently required.
• As required, works in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• Works around ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, etc. and chemicals such as alcohol, that may require respiratory protection.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Environmental Monitoring Technician) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Inside Sales Account Manager

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Inside Sales Account Manager

Location:

Guelph, ON (In-person, onsite)

Scope for the position:

The Inside Sales Account Manager (Fixed Term Contract) needs to be Bilingual (English and French) and provide consistent sales representation to existing Puresource customers, assigned new customers and all customer requests, thereby reducing misunderstandings, improving customer service and boosting sales and to supply on time and accurate order processing.


Basic function of the position:

Territory Sales Calls: Inside Sales Account Managers are assigned specific territories. These territories are to be serviced by the sales rep on a predetermined schedule based on support needs of the customer. The sales rep is responsible to be aware of several different policies at Puresource. These include, but are not limited to, terms, credit and return policies, and product knowledge etc.

Sales Calls: Inside sales Account Managers are assigned specific accounts to build rapport and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, while maintaining and expanding Puresource product lines. Identifying key decision makers within assigned accounts to facilitate entire sales process from the initiation of the original call through order processing.


Answering Phones: Answering phones in a courteous and pleasant manner is the responsibility of the inside sales rep in line with Puresource’s mission of providing the best customer service to its customers.

Processing Orders: Reps are responsible to input all company orders with accurate store and order information and to ensure the appropriate follow-up whether received by phone/fax or e­mail. All orders at some point should be dealt with as a result of a call to the customer. In the case of fax or email, you want to call the customer to confirm receipt of the order. While on the phone, it is the opportune time to clarify any issues with the order, let the customer know if a product is out of stock or discontinued and provide alternatives. Also increase sales through up­sells via bi-weekly sales or volume deals, and see if we can be of any further assistance to the customer. Reps are expected to meet all time lines that are set out in our policies and are responsible for checking fill rates. Reps are also responsible to ensure maintenance of the order database as per the order entry SOP.

Catalogue: Puresource publishes a quarterly catalogue to highlight specials, new items and promotions. It is the sales rep’s responsibility to ensure that their customers are made aware of these promotions and new products and encourage the trial of these items. Unpublished discounts, promotions, and demos must have approval from Sales Manager.

Sales Support: At times the Inside Sales Account Managers will also provide support to all other sales teams. It is important to maintain good communications with the Outside sales team regarding any customer issues, needs, or if they are required to get in contact with a customer.

Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service will provide Puresource with the edge on the competition, as you are the front line contact. It is important to make sure that the customer has had a positive experience with the Inside Sales Department and that they will want to continue doing business with Puresource as a result.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weekly sales calls to customers
• Communicating customer needs/issues to outside sales
• Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to potential customers, and following up on leads
• Keeping assigned customer up with product and service information and updates as needed
• Closing sales and achieving sales targets
• Participate in meetings to discuss benchmarks, personal as well as team goals
• Understanding customers’ needs and identifying sales opportunities
• Maintaining a database of current customers
• Staying informed about competing products and services
• Upselling products and introductory product selling
• Researching and qualifying new leads
• Processing all customer orders accurately
• Answering Phone orders.
• Communicating with all departments within Puresource to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensuring special shipping costs are expressed to the customer and special shipping requirements communicated to the Shipping Department
  Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
• Driven and want to develop your skills within a growing company
• Ability to function successfully both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Personable and comfortable communicating by phone and e-mail
• Inside Sales experience preferred (3-5 years)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Solution oriented
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
• Sales experience and business acumen is considered an asset
• Bilingual in English and French Mandatory

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Inside Sales Account Manager) in the subject line.


Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.


For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/


For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Inside Sales Customer Service Specialist

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Inside Sales Customer Service Specialist

Location:

Hybrid in Montreal, Quebec – open to candidates in other locations within Canada

Scope for the position:

The Inside Sales Customer Service Specialist needs to be Bilingual (English and French) and provide consistent sales representation to existing Puresource customers, assigned new customers and all customer requests, thereby reducing misunderstandings, improving customer service and boosting sales and to supply on time and accurate order processing.

Basic function of the position:

Answering Phones : Answering phones in a courteous and pleasant manner is the primary responsibility of the inside sales rep in line with Puresource’s mission of providing the best customer service to its customers.

Processing Orders : Reps are responsible to input all company orders with accurate store and order information and to ensure the appropriate follow-up whether received by phone/fax or email. All orders at some point should be dealt with as a result of a call to the customer. In the case of fax or email, you want to call the customer to confirm receipt of the order. While on the phone, it is the opportune time to clarify any issues with the order, let the customer know if a product is out of stock or discontinued and provide alternatives. Also increase sales through upsells via bi-weekly sales or volume deals and see if we can be of any further assistance to the customer. Reps are expected to meet all timelines that are set out in our policies and are responsible for checking fill rates. Reps are also responsible to ensure maintenance of the order database as per the order entry SOP.

Catalogue : Puresource publishes a bi-monthly catalogue to highlight specials, new items and promotions. It is the sales rep’s responsibility to ensure that their customers are made aware of these promotions and new products and encourage the trial of these items. Unpublished discounts, promotions, and demos must have approval from Sales Manager.

Sales Support : Reps will also supply an active support role to all other sales teams. It is important to maintain good communications with the Outside sales team regarding any customer issues, needs, or if they are required to get in contact with a customer.

Customer Service : Providing excellent customer service will provide Puresource with the edge on the competition, as you are the front-line contact. It is important to make sure that the customer has had a positive experience with the Inside Sales Department and that they will want to continue doing business with Puresource as a result.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing all customer orders accurately
• Answering Phone orders.
• Communicating with all departments within Puresource to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensuring special shipping costs are expressed to the customer and special shipping requirements communicated to the Shipping Department
• Communicating customer needs/ issues to outside sales
• Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to potential customers, and following up on leads. Researching and qualifying new leads
• Understanding customers’ needs and identifying sales opportunities
• Maintaining a database of current customers
• Staying informed about competing products and services
• Participate in meetings to discuss benchmarks, personal as well as team goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
• Driven and want to develop your skills within a growing company
• Ability to function successfully both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Personable and comfortable communicating by phone and e-mail
• Inside Sales experience preferred (3-5 years)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Solution oriented
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
• Sales experience and business acumen is considered an asset
• Bilingual in English and French Mandatory

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Inside Sales Customer Service Specialist) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Picker/Packer

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:

Picker/Packer

Location:

Guelph, ON

Shift:

8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday

Scope for the position:

• Prepare (pick and pack) customer orders accurately for same day/next day shipping.
• Ensure total customer satisfaction and meet on time delivery schedule.

Basic function of the position:

• Prepare (pick and pack) orders from pick/ship and or invoice list as directed.
• Occasionally help with, shipping and inventory control duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pick customer orders.
• Ensure order picked matches pick/ship copy and or invoice copy
• Follow procedures outlined in shipping work instructions for “special customers” i.e. Mass market
• Pack orders for protection while in transit
• Palletize orders for shipping
• Complete required shipping paperwork
• Record the appropriate information in Excel based shipping files
• Clean and organize packing area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

• Grade 12 diploma (OSSD)
• 1-2 years of previous experience in a similar environment is considered an asset
• Have the ability to multi-task in a fast and ever changing environment
• Able to bend, kneel, reach, stand and walk for entire shift
• Able to lift up to 50 LBS on a consistent basis
• Excellent attention to detail

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Picker/Packer) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Category Manager

Who we are:

As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service.

The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.


Job Title:

Category Manager


Scope for the position:

• The Category Manager for Supplements will be the category liaison to support marketing and sales activities – translating marketing programs into customer-based activities to help drive sales objectives.
• The Category Manager for Supplements will work closely with marketing teams, sales teams and customers to help lead and communicate fact-based insights to drive sales objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of category, shopper insight, competitive and the retailer landscape to inform future marketing initiatives and sales planning
  Lead assortment and planogram recommendations for priority categories
• Actively lead and generate monthly category reviews, new product and promotional dashboards, competitive insights and report findings and recommendations to the senior leadership team
• Support sales team – strategic selling stories to support key categories and segments
• New Product support – lead and execute best in class retailer/trade facing PPT presentations, new product sell sheets, in-store and digital support to help drive KPI’s
• Assist with the development and coordination of new item launch and training materials (sales and retailer facing) in collaboration with the Nutrition and Health Education Manager
• Lead the recommendation of SKU assortment priorities per category
• Work with internal cross-functional teams to deliver clear channel strategies
• Work closely with supply chain and sales team to manage through SKU rationalization and aging inventory
• Develop, lead, execute and measure strategic National Retail Promotional programs
• Priority customer support – manage strategic sales requests to support booking sheets, digital asks, planograms etc.
• In-store retailer support for strategic customers– in-store displays, endcaps, digital ecommerce support, etc.
• Assist Marketers with product knowledge/information – key selling points
• Support Marketing team in core B2B activities including retailer communications, catalogue deals, promotions, etc.
• Assist in the annual business planning process, supporting marketing and sales planning activities including category insight data, competitive insights, etc. to help build stronger plans
• Analyze & recommend wholesale price changes for private brand products to help ensure market competitiveness & support profitability targets
  Support and attend key trade shows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business or related field from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in a related role, supplement expertise preferred
• Experience in the nutritional field is an asset
• MS Office applications – exceptional use of Excel and PPT
• Ability to travel to other facilities and work off hours and weekends as needed
• Valid passport as travel outside of Canada will be required occasionally
• Access to reliable transportation
• Demonstrated project management skills and problem solving necessary to pre-empt and deal with rapidly changing market conditions
• Develops best in class store materials (traditional & digital)
• Expert in developing reports, analyzing and translating that information into actionable insights to help drive sales and marketing objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team player and proven track record of collaboration to drive exceptional results
• Embraces change and thrives in an evolving environment

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes through LinkedIn or by email to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Category Manager) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit https://www.puresource.ca/careers/

Sanitation Technician

Who we are:
As a family-owned company since 1968 — NOW produces high-quality natural and organic products in supplements, essential oils, foods, personal care beauty and more. We are a respected leader in the natural products industry, with a mission to provide products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

A part of the NOW Health Group, founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Job Title:
Sanitation Technician

Location:
Guelph, Ontario

Scope for the position:

• Maintains the overall cleanliness of the manufacturing plant and warehouse area. Performs cleaning and sanitation of areas as stated in the SOP and Master Sanitation Schedule.

Basic function of the position:

• Performs daily sanitation duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule for manufacturing and warehousing areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties as stated in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes all common areas such as hallways, lockers, locker areas, sanitation rooms, dust collector rooms, drains, docking areas, ovens, ceiling vents and tiles.
• Deep cleaning of production workstations as requested.
• Removal and disposal of trash and cleaning of garbage bins
• Assist production personnel with changeovers and workstation cleaning.
• Checks Soap Titrations and water temperature as needed.
• Refills soap, sanitizers, paper towels, and other personal protective equipment.
• Assists with continuous improvement by Identifying opportunities for quality and sanitation.
• Performs sanitation related tasks including but not limited to scrubbing, mopping of the floors, walls and equipment; vacuuming, removing trash; using the proper chemicals / equipment and all other related duties as assigned.
• Operates electric pallet jack, power washers, steam cleaners floor scrubbers, vacuums and man-lift to assist in performing sanitation duties.
• Completes daily task documentation as required.
• Reports all repairs and maintenance issues throughout the facility in a timely manner.
• Supports Production and Quality teams through sanitation efforts and initiatives.
• Complies with safety, cGMP, SOP and SQF requirements.
• Cleans and sanitizes all common areas such as cafeteria, offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells, lockers, conference rooms.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Cleans washrooms, including sinks, toilets, and floors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Cleans warehouse areas including loading docks, rails, racks, restrooms, and offices.
• Deep cleaning of offices, hallways, and other common areas.
• Removal and disposal of trash and cleaning of garbage bins.
• Assists with department environmental monitoring activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, and certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing sanitation environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.). Ability to fill out sanitation/production paperwork accurately.
• Good verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to operate various types of powered industrial equipment (floor scrubber, electric pallet jack and man lift) required.
• Good attention to detail skills required.
• Exhibits strong teamwork skills; possesses a good, “can do” attitude; collaborates with others; works in a fast-paced environment while following all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies; and exhibits flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, change tasks and work in different areas as needed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must regularly manually lift, move (in some cases drag) slide, raise and/or place:

o Up to 30 lb. force for up to 25 feet and then pull to original position.
o Up to 33 lbs. from 32-inch shelf onto 48-inch shelf, then return to original position.
o Up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto side and return to original position.
o Up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 feet; return 60 lbs. to 31-inch surface.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas and airborne particles. Employee is required to wear a dust mask and eye protection when needed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee is required to wear hearing protection.

How to apply:
Qualified candidates can apply through Indeed, LinkedIn or submit their resumes to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Sanitation Technician) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

For a full list of opportunities, visit Careers – puresource.ca