Manufacturing and Supply
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Solid Waste Operator
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
Reference no: R2876847
Position title: Solid Waste Operator (Morning & Afternoon shift)
Duration: Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
Location: Toronto, CA
We have multiple roles to fill.
About the Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Sanofi Vaccines
Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
1.Daily operation of the Ribbon Blender, Paddle Dryer, Chemical Scrubber and egg waste disposal system to ensure the dryer bed is up to standard for processing and sterilizing the slurry egg waste for disposal
- Perform the setup for start-up, operation and shutdown of the egg waste equipment as directed by standard operating procedure.
- Verify the availability of the vermiculite bags for the paddle dryer bed, the chemicals level for the scrubber, the operation of the automatic lubrication systems and the status (empty or full) of the dumpsters at the beginning of shift. Responsible for maintaining sufficient stock to perform daily operations.
- Complete visual inspections and regular checks, document and log the equipment and system condition as observed.
- Monitor the operation of the egg waste conveyors and the filling process of the solid waste dumpsters, respond to alarms and carry out necessary troubleshooting to resolve alarm conditions.
- Inform the supervisor when a full dumpster needs to be removed.
- Inform the supervisor and the maintenance personnel of any abnormal conditions and any steps taken or required to correct these conditions.
- Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE when performing tasks, promote safe working practices at all times and working methods that meet current cGMP's, SOP's and regulatory guidelines as well as government guidelines, regulations, codes and legislation.
- Ensure materials flow in the egg waste area utilizing specific equipment including the material lift, scissor lift, pump truck.
2. Cleaning of the solid waste system equipment including the waste conveyors and the waste dumpsters area
- Responsible for work area and equipment cleanliness.
- Perform routine and emergency cleaning during shift.
- Assist maintenance personnel and Engineering with the cleaning of various components during equipment dismantling, major repairs, unplanned shutdowns, regular PMs or project activities as needed.
- Make recommendation for services, equipment and systems improvements (ex . during +QDCI meeting).
3. Any other duties and responsibilities as assign
No employee has a proprietary right to an activity or group of activities.
Activities may be changed or reassigned to meet the needs of the operations.
About You
Education:
- Minimum High School Diploma, plus a minimum of six (6) months of previous relevant work experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
1.Functional, technical or scientific
- Understanding of Mechanical vs. Electrical type of work.
- Work safety.
- Automation/BAS.
- Material Management.
- Computer Management.
- Computer, phone.
- Regulatory compliance, SOP’s, HSE guidelines.
Hours Of Work:
- Inclusive from Sunday to Tuesday 6am to 4pm and Wednesday 6am to 3:30pm (OR) from Wednesday to Friday 6am to 4pm and Saturday 6am to 3:30pm
OR
- Inclusive from Sunday to Tuesday 3 pm to 1am and Wednesday 3pm to 12:30 am (OR) from Wednesday to Friday 3 pm to 1am and Saturday 3 pm to 12:30 am
This is subject to change at any time and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.
Pay rate - $36.94 CAD per hour
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness program
This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.
AI Usage
"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
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- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
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