Sanitation Lead - Ajinomoto Foods North America

Position Summary:

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. 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 3rd shift Sanitation Lead. The Sanitation Lead will support the optimal performance of the Sanitation department by ensuring that all work is completed by the standards of sanitation and safety. The Lead will lead in assigning daily job duties and tasks to departmental team members. In addition, the Lead assists the supervisor/manager, in training employees on proper and safe procedures and techniques.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the sanitation process and ensure employees, following GMPs and SOPs, using proper safety precautions, including chemical usage safety, reporting equipment wear, metal corrosion, equipment breakdowns, etc., cleaning equipment in accordance with SOPs and general cleaning procedures, and properly assembling equipment and production lines for scheduled production runs.
• Opening the work area, supervision of the main function of the assigned team, maintaining continual workflow throughout the shift and supervision of final clean up.
• Instruct and train new employees on the most effective way to perform and follow procedures in the Sanitation areas.
• Maintain knowledge of all equipment in the plant; demonstrate proper procedures to use while operating and cleaning with special emphasis on safety.
• Support management and department in following all safety procedures.
• Oversees the effective cleanliness of the entire plant and processing equipment.
• Responsible for meeting the goals and objectives established with Manager.
• Complete all required clerical functions and required paperwork for your designated area, ensuring all paperwork is completed timely, in full and accurately, including but not limited to the schedules.
• Monitors and documents the use of sanitation chemicals and supplies. Manage chemical inventory & order supplies as needed.
• Will participate in regularly scheduled meetings with other Leads and Managers.
• Follow all established departmental/company rules and regulations, including but not limited to work, safety, housekeeping, uniform, and security rules.
• Responsible for monitoring and following all food safety and quality procedures.
• Perform special support services for department as requested by management. Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in food, beverage or processing/manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Sanitation experience preferred.

 

Pay range is $22.00 - $24.00

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.)
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand, walking for extended periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing 30°F to 60°F (coolers, freezers, etc.)
• Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, plant environment.
• Must be able to climb stairs, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach at, above and below shoulders. Repetitive use of hands

 

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.

 

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