General Assembler - 1st Shift

Nissin Foods•Piedmont, SC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is 1st shift, Monday - Friday. General Assemblers are responsible for ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency of the production process. This position performs visual inspection of products, maintains sanitary working conditions, and assists in product flow. Our founder, Momofuku Ando, invented instant ramen after WWII. On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks, which led to the creation of Cup Noodles®. Shortly after, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. Ever since, Nissin Foods USA has launched a continuous stream of new and innovative products for hungry, noodle-loving Americans. Nissin Foods celebrates diversity and inclusion both in our brands and how we do business, believing innovation is best driven by diverse perspectives. Respect, steady professional growth, and quality work make their team stronger. They welcome quality folks to join Team Nissin and fulfill their mission to “make people happy by creating delicious, convenient and value-oriented Asian-inspired meal solutions.”

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
6+ months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Stand/walk up to 10 hours per shift on hard surfaces (rubber mats provided in some areas).
Regular lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs; frequent lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance; occasional team lifting up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

General Assembler or food processing experience.
Capable of reading and following written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Inspect products on the line for quality standards, including noodle weight, soup amount/type, ingredient amount/type, and packaging accuracy.
Verify product codes and design of packaging materials.
Report any deviations or nonconformances to the supervisor.
Remove defective or misaligned products, replacing them with standard ones.
Maintain proper flow by removing and redistributing overflow products as needed.
Ensure products are correctly fed into the next stage of production.
Support continuous operation and minimize downtime by responding quickly to issues.
Strictly enforce safety policies and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain sanitary work areas and ensure all raw materials are handled and stored with designated utensils and containers.
Keep the workspace free from debris and properly dispose of defective or overflow products.
Upon request of leadership, train and cross-train new and current General Assemblers on all line positions and standard operating procedures.
Upon request of leadership, monitor ongoing peer performance and provide coaching for quality, productivity, and safety compliance.
Assist in assigning personnel to appropriate positions based on skills and training as assigned.
Support attendance tracking and waste reporting as assigned.