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.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

This position is responsible for all bulk raw material handling operations, including coordination of incoming and outgoing loads once on-site, ensuring compliance with our quality and safety standards, and associated recordkeeping for accounting purposes. Additionally, this position will have ability to assist production members for non-routine tasks, such as preventative maintenance of equipment, and shutdown / start-up activities. This position will report to Production.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification is required but may be obtained after hire
• Rail mover certification is required but may be obtained after hire
• 4+ years' experience in food or feed industry manufacturing is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• 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 including the ability to use a respirator with a knowledge of chemicals
• Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
• Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, telehandler, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast paced bio-processing manufacturing environment working both in a plant setting. May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring 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, environmental and quality procedures (SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards) in all functional areas must be strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day
• Frequent bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
• Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment, tools and all-terrain vehicles
• Ability to maintain forklift certification
• Ability to wear respirator according to respiratory protection program

• Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance
• Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
• Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
• Complete/assist with quality, food safety, and sanitation audits as required
• Clean, organize and maintain raw material storage, material unloading areas, pump houses, and raw material office.

• Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible

• Oversee raw material containment areas and waste water lagoons.
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives

• Raw Material Receiving & Co-Product Loading
• Communicates with Logistics members to coordinate incoming deliveries and loading of trucks with bulk liquid products.
• Ensures documentation and records of deliveries, including COA’s and BOL’s, are accurate, and meet quality standards for receiving goods. Creates and finalizes documentation for all out-bound loads.
• Responsible for LOTO procedures for all outdoor raw material and co-product, including restricted access to raw material unload stations, and isolation of systems for maintenance.

• Responsible for the receiving, unloading, and transfer of Soda Ash to maintain stable production operations. This includes keeping the unloading area clean of spilled product and the operation and PM of the unloading equipment, baghouses, and silo.
• Operate heavy machinery and equipment for loading, unloading, and moving bulk material rail cars.
• Knowledgeable in hazardous material handling procedures.
• Monitors other outdoor equipment and processes, such as wastewater lagoons, cooling towers, raw material silos, and fire-water tank, and communicates potential issues to supervisor.

• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
• 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
• Collaborate with other departments and contractors within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.