Sanitation Tech - 3rd shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Carthage, MO is hiring for a Sanitation Tech on the 3rd shift. You will ensure efficient cleaning of production equipment and surrounding areas following approved sanitary methods.

Responsibilities include using chemical solutions safely, adhering to safety protocols, and assisting with line reassembly after cleaning. Must meet PPE requirements and work in a cold plant environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Forklift/palletjack certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe use of chemical solutions to sanitize equipment.
• Follow safety precautions in all duties.
• Assist with projects and line maintenance as needed.
• Clean equipment with hot water or high-pressure soap up to 160°F.
• Follow instructions from lead/supervisor and QA to ensure high sanitation standards.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanitation Tech - 3rd shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-10384

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Carthage Plant

Overview

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

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.

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• 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)

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.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• May require a forklift/palletjack certification
• Ability to communicate effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continuously required to walk, stand, and handling – 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 100ft, lifting 60-100 pounds up to a height of 3-5 ft. and fine motor of the fingers. Also able to work a handjack, 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 STATEMENT

Ajinomoto 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes No

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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