Production Janitor; 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois—a place where we're not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we're dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas.

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we're on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our commitment to excellence is evident not just in the quality of our products but in our dedication to our employees and our community.

Here in Toluca, our investment in expanding our facility and adding a new production line reflects our belief in growth and innovation. If you're passionate about building a fulfilling career, being part of a great team, and helping to transform the way the world eats, we invite you to join us. Together, we can make a real difference—one meal at a time.

The Janitor will be responsible for performing sanitation operations for the plant during production. Essential functions include general janitorial duties throughout all areas of the Plant, both manufacturing and non-manufacturing and maintaining cleanliness according to quality standards.

Perform cleaning and sanitation duties in assigned areas to include:

• Production lines, Trash dock, Trash compactor, Dumpsters, Exterior dock doors, steps and walkways, and any other areas as assigned.

Follow all safety guidelines, including reporting any unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries, or accidents to the shift Team Leaders or Manager. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP) as outlined by Ajinomoto. Handle equipment and chemicals in accordance with company, government and safety data sheet guidelines.

Assist with other Sanitation work as needed.

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• Experience in sanitation procedures in a food manufacturing plant is helpful.
• Good English communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team; also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about on foot. Bending the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and legs is required frequently.

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 75 pounds. Eye, hand and foot coordination is used continuously with operation of foot and hand controls. The employee will be working in cold temperatures.