Vegetable Blend Mixer

Ajinomoto Foods North America • Portland, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ajinomoto Foods is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We are looking for a Veggie Blend Mixer to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The VBM is responsible for processing frozen vegetables.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of simple math skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the manufacturing processes of different lines.
• Obtain vegetables, beef, and/or onion and other items from freezers or cooler.
• Weigh vegetables and various proteins into batches to be mixed or cooked and provided to the lines.
• Keep various work areas clean and organized as per company Good Housekeeping Procedures.
• Assist in equipment set up during Start-Up and disassembling of equipment at the end of the production day.
• May operate other equipment necessary in support of production needs and demands.
• May be assigned to various production rooms which may require activities related to the job function of supporting that specific line.
• May also be assigned as a general laborer supporting a specific production line.
• Must follow the Verification Process by verifying all ingredients pulled before using.
• Must be competent and understand all necessary paper work and production flowcharts critical to the manufacturing, mixing and weighing of various items.
• Must understand and follow all warehouse and logistical Standard Operating Procedures specifically in the areas of “Additional Materials” and “Returns”.
• Maintain good control of ingredients and balance by utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Must be able to read, analyze and comprehend the production schedule and various production documentation critical to the daily operation of each production line.
• May be required to become EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) certified and/or HACCP Monitor certified.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly sales of product to employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED