Sanitation Janitor

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Product sales to employees

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Portland is seeking a Graveyard Shift - Sanitation Specialist to clean rooms and production areas, operate a forklift, and help keep the plant safe and organized.

Ideal candidates read and write English, can lift 35 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs infrequently), and are highly motivated to learn and grow with the company. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00pm–4:30am, wage starting at $20.00/hr plus a $0.50 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write in English.
• Forklift experience is a must.
• Lift up to 35 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs infrequently.
• Highly motivated and energetic.
• Able to take direction and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, corridors, stairways and production areas as assigned.
• Operate forklift during production or sanitation tasks.
• Sweep, scrub, and maintain walkways with janitorial supplies.
• Empty trash and replenish supplies daily.
• Ensure PPE is worn and safety practices are followed.
• Assist in sanitation of production equipment as needed.
• Maintain neat storage and stock rooms; monitor waste disposal.

Skills

Forklift experience

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally

English literacy

Motivated to learn

Ability to follow directions

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Sanitation Janitor

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2026-10465
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Portland Plant

Overview

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for a Graveyard Shift - Sanitation Specialist, to join our rapidly expanding team. The person contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the plant, moving material with forklift. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00pm - 4:30am

Starting pay is $20.00/hr + $0.50 shift differential

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly sales of product to employees

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, corridors, stairways, waste dock and other production areas as assigned.
• Utilizes forklift
• Sweeps, scrubs, maintains all walk ways inside the plant clear of debris or foreign material with using janitorial supplies and equipment such as mops, buckets, cleaning chemicals, brooms, floor scrubbers and dusters etc.
• Empties wastebaskets, boot scrubbers, and foot baths. Replaces trash can liners, paper towels and replenishes supplies as needed daily.
• Identify areas which need special attention to detail (spot cleaning)
• May be required to provide re-sanitation and sanitizing to production equipment should there be a need.
• Monitor all back dock dumpsters, call for disposal when levels are full (cardboard & plastic) and half full for organic.
• Transport, dispose trash to waste disposal area (back dock) up to 35 pounds
• Maintain supply room in a neat and orderly manner, advise purchasing when levels are running low.
• Storage and receipt of inventory when received from vendor/supplier for supplies.
• Replenish all packaging room supplies such as gloves, sleeve protectors, masks, hair nets or other protective personal equipment.
• Daily monitoring of trash and debris.
• Ensure that you have correct PPE’s (personal protective equipment) at all times while engaged in janitorial activities.
• Practices all janitorial duties in a safe manner with achieving a 0 safety related accident or incident result for yourself monthly and annually.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write and understand English
• Forklift experience is a must
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs regularly throughout shift, and able to lift up to 50 lbs infrequently
• Highly Motivated and energetic
• Have the drive to learn and grow with the company
• Able to comprehend and take direction

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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