Technician I, Operator

About Us:

Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Overview:

This position will also support any other production activities as required by the Lead, Production Supervisor or the Manufacturing Manager. The work schedule for this position is a 2-2-3 schedule (12 hour shifts) overnight from 6 pm - 6:30 am.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent requirement
• 1 year of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to safely operate a tow motor
• Works in accordance with, and supports, company Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the HACCP, SSOP and Quality manuals
• Reliable, dependable, with a “team player” orientation
• Willingness to be flexible on working hours, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to speak up and review problems with supervisor in order to determine best course of action, offering suggestions and providing clear communication of the problem
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills to be effective

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Frequent work in a hot and humid production environment
• Occasional work required outside in various temperatures
• This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines
• Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members
• All safety procedures in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with
• Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day.
• Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds
• Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing, or pulling
• Able to access all areas of the plant including the roof and areas above equipment
• Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other powered equipment and tools
• Must be able to wear all PPE that is required

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the requirements for sanitary filling of product into various containers
• Understand all packaging and labeling requirements for products
• Supporting production processes from set-up of equipment to the filling process
• Any necessary cleaning before, during, or after production of a batch
• Any necessary packaging for final distribution of product
• Understand all associated regulations and procedures, including USDA policies and allergen compliance
• Adhere to all safety standards
• Set-up and operate production and automated packaging equipment
• Understand all equipment capabilities and production procedures
• Maintain product segregation and lot/batch management
• Understand and safely perform proper cleaning procedures, following SSOP guidelines
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and thoroughly per procedures
• Maintain clean, organized and safe working environment
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $20.60/hour - $24.75/hour

EEO Statement:

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.