VegPro International Inc. is a Canadian leader in the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label Fresh Attitude.Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada, with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States.
At VegPro, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC, and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a dedicated Custodian to join our team in Coldstream, BC. As a Custodian, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of our facilities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for our employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma is an asset
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or agribusiness environment an asset
• Ability to lift loads of up to 50 Ib (infrequently)
• Ability to reach above shoulder height, crouch, bend and kneel; able to walk extensively including stairs
• Meticulous with a high attention to detailed cleaning
• Willing to take initiative working independently to get the cleaning, sanitation and building hygiene completed
• Teamwork - having good communication with co-workers and supervisors
• Well-organized and able to prioritize daily tasks
• Efficient work speed

• Work independently to ensure facility remains clean and tidy at all times, following cleaning schedules and checklists
• Empty waste and recycling containers
• Dispose of all waste in the appropriate compactors
• Ensure all recycling goes to the cardboard compactor
• Dry and wet mop floors in all offices, lunchroom, hallways, stair wells, first aid room, and in miscellaneous rooms
• Sanitize / disinfect lunchroom: table tops, sinks and counters
• Clean inside and outside of microwaves
• Clean first aid room and sanitize sink and frequently contacted surfaces
• Wipe / dust tables, desks, and workstations that are free of items
• Windows and doors, spot clean as required
• Use auto-scrubber to clean hallways (training provided) · - Sanitize / disinfect washroom: sinks, taps, washroom fixtures, handles, urinals, toilet seats, toilet bowls, counters, dispensers and outside handwashing station
• Refill as needed: toilet paper, paper towel, liquid soap, sanitizer, etc.
• General daily cleaning duties
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion regarding information viewed in offices
• Provide information and forward any concerns to supervisor on a frequent basis
• Fill out the forms in the end of the shift for Quality Control
• Other duties as assigned