Operator II

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Ayer, MA

13d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator III works daily to support and complete production orders of medical foods and formula while adhering to safety and quality policies. Work is varied and is done under general supervision. Duties require training and initiative to acquire more complex skills and ability to work independently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to follow work instructions, as well as Safety, Quality, and Company policies
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to operate basic production machinery, case packer, palletizer, blending, pouch sealers, forklift
Ability to accurately measure, weigh or blend powder, solid, and liquid ingredients
Ability to use a computer for data entry of production data
Ability to visually and physically sort, count, pack, and palletize, raw materials and finished goods
Ability to work around and with hand-held, manual, and moving equipment i.e., conveyors, case packing, pallet jacks, and other machinery
Ability to use a tape gun, date coder, box cutter, and other small tools
Ability to recognize number sequences, lot numbers, date codes, and other data visually and accurately
Ability to visually detect, identify, and effectively communicate product deviations to lead or manager
Ability to stand on concrete floors and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in accordance with Quality and Safety policies
Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as work in a diverse, fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
Ability to be flexible and take on assignments as required
Ability to interact well with other staff members and in alignment with the company’s overall goals
Ability to have a positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and be reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

Accurately measure, weigh, or blend powder, solid, and liquid ingredients
Combines ingredients into batches
Complete production orders on time, zero quality defects, and correct quantities
Operate simple production, packaging, blending, or related equipment
Label, count, sort, palletize and pack raw ingredients and finished goods
Blends and pouches running semi-automatic equipment
Maintain clean and organized work area at all times
Completes housekeeping and sanitation duties, including CIP.
Accurately completes daily production data collection forms and performs data entry
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve procedures and processes
Ability to maintain company confidential data
Other duties as assigned