Team Worker

Employment Type: Hourly
Location: Torlake 
Posting Start Date & Time: 02/19/2026 at 4:30pm
Posting Expiration Date & Time: 02/24/2025 at 4:00pm
Shift: Afternoons Days 
Number of Openings per Shift: ((cust_ShiftHours)) 
Department: TOR - Sanitation Hourly 
Employment Status:  
Vacancy Type: Addition

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisors, the Team Worker is responsible for providing assistance with routine and non-routine skilled duties in sanitation.  The Team Worker position requires a high-level adaptability and the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and apply new skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces in common and production areas.
• Assist sanitation personnel during floor cleaning and washdowns.
• Collect and dispose of garbage, recyclables, and waste materials in designated bins and areas.
• Refill and maintain supplies in dispensers (e.g., paper towels, soap, sanitizer, toilet paper).
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, lunchrooms, and locker areas as assigned.
• Ensure janitorial equipment and cleaning tools are properly maintained and stored.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow all company safety, GMP, and sanitation policies.
• Support special cleaning projects or deep-cleaning tasks as needed.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude while working with the sanitation and maintenance teams.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive tasks & standing for extended periods
• Handling medium/heavy loads (up to 23kg/50 lbs)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Knowledge and Skill:

• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply new skills as per training provided
• Ability to work well and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors as a Quality Focused, Service Oriented Team Player.
• Demonstrated track record of following all proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping
• Ability to properly and safely store, mix and use all cleaning chemicals according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), HACCP, WHMIS & Safety procedures
• Maintain shift log of production and other data.
• Set up and adjust equipment under direction.
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning following the completion of your probationary period.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Extended Health Care Benefits, Health Care Spending Account, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $ Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the hourly rate will increase to the post probationary rate for your classification.  Please refer to the CBA for further details.
• Certain shifts are eligible for a shift premium of $1.00/hr or $2.00/hr

Bidding Information:
For specific information on the bidding procedure, including bid eligibility requirements, please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.  You may cancel or remove a bid by selecting "Withdraw Application" from the Actions dropdown, found on the Job Applications page under Careers within SuccessFactors.  Please refer to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement to understand if/when this is contractually allowed.  Positions may be posted internally after the bidding window has ended.  This is not intended to extend the window for bidding.  This is to allow employees to refer friends or family members not currently employed by Ventura Foods.  

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds.  We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.