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Sanitation Lead

Ajinomoto Foods North America
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027
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 Sanitation Lead to join our team in the Portland area. Under the direction of the sanitation supervisor, the sanitation team leader is functionally responsible in their assigned area to maintain surveillance over equipment and facility cleanup. The sanitation team
leader is responsible for inspecting equipment after cleaning and ensuring proper assembly of equipment
and production lines.

Schedules are typically Monday - Friday starting at 9:00am, 8–10-hour shifts with occasional Saturdays.

Starting pay is $25.00/hr

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
  • Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
  • 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
  • Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
  • Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
  • Quarterly sales of product to employees
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
  • Assures sanitation employees are:
    • following GMPs, and SOPs.
    • using proper safety precautions, including chemical usage safety.
    • reporting unusual equipment wear, metal corrosion, equipment breakdown, etc.
    • properly cleaning equipment in accordance with SOPs and general cleaning procedures.
    • properly assembling equipment and production lines.
  • Implement and monitor approved sanitation cleanup procedures (SSOP).
  • Implement and monitor safety guidelines as needed, including:
    • Chemical safety and awareness
    • Job Safety Analysis
  • Provide and document training as needed, including:
    • Chemical safety and awareness
    • Lockout/Tagout
    • SOP’s & JSA’s
  • Maintain the chemical room on a daily basis to include mixing/preparing all chemicals to be used each night during sanitation activities.
  • Maintain accurate chemical inventory and usage logs.
  • Maintain titration logs for chemicals used.
  • Keep chemical room clean and orderly at all times.
  • Perform all activities at minimal cost, while keeping cleaning effectiveness at a maximum.
  • Continually monitor the effectiveness and adequacy of all cleaning activities via pre operational inspections.
  • Complete any necessary paperwork to comply with guidelines of USDA, the HACCP program, and any auditing agencies.
  • Work with sanitation supervisor to troubleshoot any microbiological problems that may be due to improper cleaning.
  • Directly responsible for ensuring proper equipment and production line assembly. This includes equipment inspection and release to QA for final pre-operational inspection.
  • Establish and maintain good plant communication skills and work with others in a team like manner to accomplish work objectives.
  • Maintain visibility and communication with sanitation employees.
  • Perform work within company standards and efficiencies.
  • As required, train other sanitors and new employees in the proper cleaning, handling, disassembly and assembly of equipment.
  • Responsibilities often require overtime, and weekend hours
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with team members of all job levels.
  • Other duties & responsibilities as assigned
Position Qualifications:
  • 1 year experience in food, beverage, or daily processing/manufacturing environment
  • A working knowledge of food technology, food science, microbiology or chemistry required.
  • GMP trained
  • Ability to work independently
  • Read and understand chemical labels.
  • Read and understand HACCP along with FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Follow Company policy, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Maternity & Paternity Leave, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $25

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