Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. – Carthage, Missouri

Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift

US-MO-Carthage

Job ID: 2026-8760
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Sanitation
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# or more
  • Climb ladders to clean spirals/equipment
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

• Employee Safety Responsibilities:

  • Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts & 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)

Qualifications

• Prefer High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• May require a Forklift/Palletjack Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively
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