Packer - Line 8

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Oakland, MS

13d

About The Position

This entry-level position inspects pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitors frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacks finished product cases onto specified pallets. The employee manually assembles or packs products to line standards, checks packaging, applies appropriate pallet labels and stickers, and ensures bags and boxes are properly sealed. The role requires adapting to varying line speeds and case standards, following food safety and quality requirements, and working in a fast-paced plant environment.

Requirements

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable and self-driven.
Good communication skills.
Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, normally at waist level and sometimes at shoulder level.
Able to continuously stand and occasionally walk, reach and work above shoulders, bend, stoop, climb stairs, twist or rotate the body, and drive a pallet jack.
Able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to talk or hear frequently.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Able to work in loud industrial environments with powered equipment and temperatures ranging from hot and humid to very cold.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in a food manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

Manually assemble and pack products to meet line standards.
Lift and move cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
Check packaging materials for damage and notify a Lead of non-compliant products.
Perform line sanitation and housekeeping practices and monitor packing equipment for potential issues to refer to a Lead.
Apply the correct pallet labels and stickers, stack cases on pallets, and ensure bags and boxes are properly sealed.
Understand case pack sizes and weight ranges and adjust tape machine configurations accordingly.
Adapt to different line speeds and case standards.
Perform other work as assigned.
Communicate respectfully with team members and report production issues, applying knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate effectively with team members.
Inspect products against QC quality standards, dispose of non-compliant products, and communicate issues to leadership as needed.
Follow company standards and safety regulations; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts.
Use proper lifting techniques, mechanical assistance, team lifts for products above 50 pounds, handrails, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with food safety and quality requirements, including GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, and SQF.