Sanitation Tech - 3rd shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Carthage, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the efficient and effective cleaning of production equipment and adjacent areas, in addition to other environments, following approved sanitary methods.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

Prefer High School Diploma/GED
May require a forklift/palletjack certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe use of appropriate chemical solutions to ensure the cleanest and most highly sanitized equipment
Ensure that all necessary safety precautions are followed in performing your responsibilities
Responsible for following through on projects assigned
Cleans equipment by using hot water hoses and/or high pressure soap hoses with temperatures up to 160 degrees
Lifts, carry, push or pull parts or equipment with weights up to 100 pounds or more
Climb ladders to clean top of equipment, walls, overheads, ceilings, etc.
Possible forklift/palletjack/manlift licensed for certain areas
Tearing equipment down and assisting production to put line back together
Works with soaps and other cleaning compounds, some toxic if not handled correctly
Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees
Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company
Time sensitive work. Must work at a reasonable pace to ensure area is completed in a timely manner.
Following the 7 Steps of Sanitation. Area/task completed will be pre-opted by lead/supervisor and member of QA to ensure area was cleaned to the highest standards.
Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
Use proper lifting techniques
Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
Use personal assistance (buddy)
Use handrails
Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP’S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.