Sanitation Janitor - Line 5

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Oakland, MS

About The Position

Generally provides and maintains the plant and other areas in a clean and sanitary condition. The position performs general cleanup of assigned lines, including cleaning, inspecting, and sanitizing the facility and washing and sanitizing equipment. The employee maintains an appropriate inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and reports supply needs to the appropriate personnel. Other related duties may be assigned. The employee communicates respectfully with team members, reports production issues, participates in break rotations, writes legibly, and collaborates effectively. The role includes inspecting products against QC quality standards, disposing of non-compliant products, and communicating issues to leadership as needed. Employees must follow company safety standards and food-safety requirements, including GMP, GSP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, and SQF requirements. Work takes place in a plant environment with loud industrial noise and powered equipment. Temperatures may vary from hot and humid to very cold; temperatures throughout the plant average 50 degrees. Company-provided protective equipment may include bump caps, safety glasses, hairnets, smocks, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons.

Requirements

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable and self-driven.
Good communication skills.
Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, normally at waist level and sometimes at shoulder level.
Able to continuously stand and occasionally walk, reach and work above shoulders, bend, stoop, climb stairs, twist or rotate the body, and drive a pallet jack.
Able to meet the position's hand and finger use, talking and hearing, and close-vision, color-vision, and focus-adjustment requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in a food manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean up assigned production lines and facility areas.
Clean, inspect, and sanitize the facility and wash and sanitize equipment.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and report supply needs to the appropriate personnel.
Weigh and dispose of food waste and trash.
Communicate respectfully with team members and report production issues.
Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate with team members.
Inspect products for compliance with QC quality standards, dispose of non-compliant products, and communicate issues to leadership as needed.
Follow company safety standards and regulations; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts.
Use proper lifting techniques, mechanical assistance, team lifts for products above 50 pounds, and handrails.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Comply with food-safety and quality requirements, including GMP, GSP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, and SQF.