Technician I, Operator (NS)

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Akron, OH

3h•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. Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions. 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.

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

Responsibilities

Following all plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) as trained, including wearing proper PPE and following safety guidelines
Operating the Bone Dumper machinery, including loading the Dumper and operating the Crane system
Operating Pallet Jacks and Tow Motors as needed, if certified
Assisting with Pack-Off operations, including understanding the requirements for filling product into various containers and disposing of fat and mash
Completing necessary paperwork and documentation, must understand all packaging and labeling requirements for products
Responsible for creating and applying product labels
Maintain quality production by measuring and recording temperatures, monitoring tempered bone temperature, etc
Support proper sanitation practices by cleaning totes, cleaning the bone station, cleaning baskets, operating the foamer, following species-change procedures, and any required cleaning before, during, and after a batch
Set-up and operate production and automated packaging equipment
Understand all equipment capabilities and production procedures
Maintain product segregation and lot/batch management
Follow all associated regulations and procedures, including USDA policies and allergen compliance
Adhere to all safety standards and company policies/procedures
Maintain clean, organized and safe working environment
Other relevant duties as assigned and properly trained to complete