Sanitation Technician - 3rd shift in San Diego, California at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Sanitation Technician - 3rd shift

US-CA-San Diego

Job ID: 2026-9144
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Sanitation
San Diego Plant

Overview

Under the direction of the sanitation supervisor, responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning and sanitation of production equipment and building facilities in compliance with company, customer and government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and use a variety of approved sanitation chemicals to effectively and safely complete assigned tasks.
• Dry clean production area prior to sanitation operations; remove inedible ingredients from production floor, and ensure remaining combos and vmags are covered and transferred to coolers.
• Must ensure product and ingredients are protected from contamination while completing assigned tasks.
• Report any acts or conditions that may place our product at risk immediately.
• Properly uses all sanitation equipment safely and ensures cleaning steps are completed according to company specifications.
• Cleans machines; pressure washes, foams with approved food grade chemicals, pressure rinse, sanitizes and removes any rust or debris present.
• Responsible for cleaning building and equipment following a Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), including but not limited to; plant grounds, locker rooms, floors, docks, office spaces, disposing of trash, etc.
• Dries and removes all condensation from the walls, ceilings, doors, pipes, etc.
• Protects electrical panels and other sensitive equipment parts prior to washing.
• Operates self-contained cleaning systems or appropriate CIP equipment.
• Report any safety and mechanical problems to department supervisor or team lead immediately.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize and practice Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
• Keep assigned area clean, organized and free from safety hazards, including the chemical storage room.
• Responsible for learning safety rules, including LOTO, HAZCOM, PPE, etc.
• Responsible for keeping safety as a high priority for yourself and co-workers around you.
• Account for all assigned cleaning equipment and tools at the end of shift.
• Properly stores all cleaning equipment and tools according to 5S Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical demands

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk, for extended periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.)
• Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach above and below shoulders; repetitive use of hands
• Must be able to work overtime and week-ends as necessary.

Qualifications

• 0-6 months experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Education or GED desired preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the capability to learn and follow instructions for disassembly and re-assemble of food processing equipment.
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to demonstrate excellent safety work habits at all times.
• Ability to work safely, calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team

Pay rate: $20.45/hr base pay + $0.75/hr shift differential.