Technician I, Operator (Day Shift)

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America•Akron, OH

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all. The principal accountability of the position is to support all general production activities. This includes setting equipment up for production, any necessary cleaning, monitoring the filling process of the finished product, and final packaging for distribution. 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 day shifts) from 6am-6:30pm.

Requirements

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
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