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

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.

• 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

• 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

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.