- Location
- Alberta, Canada (Taber Plant)
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location: Taber, AB
Job Requisition ID: Req-271865
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
As a Sanitation II, you will be responsible for a wide variety of jobs including washing, cleaning and helping us maintain high food safety standards. This position requires long periods of standing, and repetitive use of hand/arms to use cleaning tools and supplies. Job tasks may occur in any area of the plant, require good physical stamina, and are labor intensive in an often fast-paced work environment. The sanitation team is essential in assisting the business achieve its production goals.
Job Description
The Sanitation II role supports a safe, clean, and efficient food manufacturing environment by performing sanitation and cleaning activities throughout the facility. This position is responsible for maintaining sanitation standards, following food safety requirements, using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, and completing required documentation. The role works closely with production and sanitation leadership to ensure product quality, workplace safety, and operational readiness.
Job Responsibilities
- Follow and promote safe work practices at all times.
- Perform sanitation duties in assigned areas using designated cleaning equipment, sanitation supplies, and high-pressure water hoses.
- Complete cleaning and sanitation activities during plant cleanup at the start and end of production runs.
- Participate in and successfully complete all required company training programs.
- Operate and locate required safety equipment, systems, and emergency stations.
- Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Safely handle and use sanitation chemicals in accordance with established procedures.
- Report mechanical or electrical issues promptly to production leadership and maintenance personnel.
- Complete, maintain, and sign all required documentation and verification records.
- Inspect work areas for foreign materials and immediately report any glass or metal contamination to production leadership.
- Communicate effectively with sanitation and production leaders regarding sanitation activities and concerns.
- Collaborate with team members across the organization to support operational success and achieve shared goals.
- Support sanitation programs and standards through consistent execution of assigned tasks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by production leadership.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, hourly position.
- Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
- Average of 42 hours per week.
- Required availability for nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Working for Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Employees have access to health and wellness resources, development and cross-training opportunities, bonus programs, shift differential pay, and community-focused initiatives that support employee well-being and engagement.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and product quality standards.
- Knowledge of food safety programs and sanitation practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve common objectives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, team-oriented, and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting operational and customer-focused objectives.
- Ability to build effective working relationships through a professional and respectful approach.
- Willingness to learn new skills and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Availability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Must possess valid Canadian work authorization.
- High school education or equivalency.
- Minimum of one-month related work experience or training
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is an asset
- Classifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must obtain and maintain WHMIS Certification. This certification and training will be provided by the company.
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Matching RRSP program
Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Comprehensive on-the-job training & development
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 10/29/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law