Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift

Position SummaryEnsure the efficient and effective cleaning of production equipment and adjacent areas, in addition to other environments, following approved sanitary methods.Position Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the safe use of appropriate chemical solutions to ensure the cleanest and most highly sanitized equipmentEnsure that all necessary safety precautions are followed in performing your responsibilitiesResponsible for following through on projects assignedCleans equipment by using hot water hoses and/or high pressure soap hoses with temperatures up to 160 degreesLifts, carries, pushes, or pulls parts or equipment with weights up to 100# or moreClimbs ladders to clean spirals/equipmentPossibly requires a forklift/pallet jack or manlift license for certain areasTears equipment down and assists Production to put line back togetherWorks with soaps and other cleaning compounds that can be toxic if not handled correctlyWorks in temperatures throughout plant averaging 50 degreesRequired to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the CompanyOther duties as assignedEmployee Safety ResponsibilitiesReport all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and horseplayUse proper lifting techniquesUse mechanical assistance (hand jack, forklift, manlift)Use personal assistance (buddy)Use handrailsUse and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP'S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.Position QualificationsPrefer High School Diploma/GEDMay require a forklift/pallet jack certificationAbility to communicate effectivelyWorking Conditions / Physical RequirementsContinuously required to walk, stand, and handle – gross motor.Frequent reaching above shoulders and working with arms above or at shoulder height, body bending, hand twisting (both), and body twisting/rotating.Occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching/squatting, climbing stairs, pushing or pulling 60–100 pounds up to 100 ft, lifting 60–100 pounds up to a height of 3–5 ft, and fine motor of the fingers. Also able to work a hand jack, manlift and forklift.Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with power equipment. Also exposed to toxic chemicals.Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.AAP/EEO StatementAjinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.J-18808-Ljbffr