Sanitation Janitor

Ajinomotocareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance from Day One

Dental insurance from Day One

Vision insurance from Day One

Company paid STD, LTD, Life Insurance

Vacation 80 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

401(k) with 4.5% match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses $750

Quarterly product sales to employees

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America in Portland, OR seeks a Graveyard Shift Sanitation Specialist to keep production areas clean and safe, including moving material with a forklift. You will support sanitation efforts across the plant during the overnight shift.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00pm–4:30am. Starting pay is $20.00/hr + $0.50 shift differential, with benefits from Day One and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write and understand English.
• Forklift experience is a must.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs infrequently.
• Must be highly motivated and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, halls, and production areas as assigned.
• Utilizes forklift during duties.
• Sweep and scrub walkways and maintain clean areas with janitorial supplies.
• Manage trash and recycling and replenish supplies daily.
• Ensure proper PPE is used and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Forklift experience

Read and write English

Motivated and energetic

Willing to learn and grow

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

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

Position Essential Duties and 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.

Position 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