Machine Operator

Ajinomoto Foods North America • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. They are looking for a Swing Shift Machine Operator to join their rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are working at full capacity while producing quality product. This includes making sure machines are well-maintained, performing periodic checks on output, visually inspecting production runs and documenting results, and determining and reporting malfunctions to appropriate parties while maintaining cleanliness of equipment and the assigned area. Schedules are typically Monday - Friday, starting at 2:55pm for 8-10 hour shifts.

Requirements

• 6+ months of recent experience as a Machine Operator
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to solve simple mathematical equations involving percentages
• Ability to work in a cold or warm environment, depending on line and machine
• Comfortable with doing a very physical job with lots of movement and heavy lifting
• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently perform the safe operation of various machinery in the areas of set-up, troubleshooting and break down during operation.
• In a timely manner, set up, start-up and break down during the beginning and end of all production shifts.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot effectively in order to minimize Production down time.
• Regularly make adjustments necessary to maximize production machine efficiency.
• Must be able and willing to communicate all improvements to all team members and key departments.
• Reduce downtime by actively identifying mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown or downtime and reports to Leads and/or Supervisors.
• May be required to operate other equipment necessary in the production process.
• Practice and follow all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times during production.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees