Technician I, Warehouse/Packaging

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America•Eddyville, IA

1d•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. We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old ‑ fashioned approach—done with purpose. 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. Operates and maintains packaging machines and related equipment. Palletizes, stores, inventories, and loads product for shipment in a manner to guarantee quality and safe product to the customer. Unloads incoming materials.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
No experience required, however work experience in warehousing/packaging, food grade processing, or agricultural processing is preferred
Forklift certification is required but may be obtained after hire
Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)
Ability to use lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 8+ hours a day
Frequent bending, reaching overhead, crouching, climbing ladders, balancing, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of 75 lbs. or less
Frequent lifting of 55 lbs. or less
Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools
Ability to wear respirators according to respiratory protection program

Nice To Haves

work experience in warehousing/packaging, food grade processing, or agricultural processing is preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Assist in the preparation of Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain all ISO Standards in all areas of work within the department
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Monitor and control packaging process within established parameters
Perform and control product sampling and deliver to Quality Assurance
Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning of process equipment, and housekeeping
Learn and operates forklift, "C" zone duties, operate bag line, container bag, and fiber drumline in the "A" zone
Learn how to monitor and manage hopper levels
Have open communication with fellow workers, supervisor, and outside departments
Learn GMP measures and practices
Learn and practice First in First out (FIFO)
Understand when to adjust VFDs on the feed conveyors
Follow instructions as given with an ability to troubleshoot as needed.
Fill out trouble report.
Provide supervisor detailed information of process and equipment issues
Ensure all paperwork is checked and completed
Able to multitask in the "A" zone
Operate forklift with adherence to all safety procedures
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Identify process equipment issues/leaks and submit work orders in Emaint