Sanitor

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Oakland, MS is seeking a Sanitor to maintain a clean and sanitary plant and support ongoing GMP and safety compliance.

The role involves keeping production areas clean, sanitizing lines, and ensuring proper PPE usage in a cold, industrial setting. You will perform general cleaning, sanitation of equipment, inventory of cleaning supplies, and report any safety concerns with a focus on quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Experience in a food manufacturing plant preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and sanitation of assigned lines.
• Wash and sanitize equipment; manage cleaning supplies inventory.
• Report safety issues and injuries; comply with GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF.
• Observe GMP and quality standards; communicate production issues to leadership.
• Weighing and disposal of food waste and trash.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sanitor

US-MS-Oakland

Job ID: 2026-10255

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Oakland Plant

Overview

Generally provides and maintains the plant and other areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

Employee Physical Responsibilities:

• General clean up of assigned lines
• May include but is not limited to, general and specific cleaning, inspecting, and sanitizing of facility.
• Washing and sanitizing equipment
• Responsible for proper inventory of needed cleaning supplies and equipment. Must report the need of these supplies and equipment to the proper personnel.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
• Weighing and disposing of food waste and trash

Employee Communication Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate consistent respectful communication with all team members.
• Communicate any production issues to team members, demonstrating understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards specified by QC, disposing of non-compliant products and communicating with leadership as needed.

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company standards and safety regulations.
• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions and acts.
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (team lift for product above 50lb.)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. May be required to wear bump caps, safety glasses, 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.

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Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and self-driven
• Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred
• Good communication skills

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 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.

• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, normally at waist level and sometimes at shoulder level.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Continuously required to stand.
• Occasional walking, reaching and working above shoulders, body bending, stooping, climbing stairs, body twisting/rotating, and driving a palletjack.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with powered equipment.
• 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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