Machine Operator I - 1st Shift - Ajinomoto Foods North America

Position Summary:

Monitor the production process by spreading, inspecting and packing product.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must use both hands
• Will be standing by a continually moving conveyor to spread and inspect goods
• Remove scrap product from both sides of convey or belt and put into inedible barrel
• Product is packed off on a running conveyor into boxes weighing 9 to 35 pounds depending on product
• Boxes are then pushed down a running conveyor from scale, closed and pushed through tape machine and stacked on skids to a height of between 4-6 ft
• Product is then transferred to freezer by use of palletjacks
• Report any issues with product to lead/manager/supervisor
• Work as a team under supervisor of lead
• OT is often available
• When line is down sweep/clean production area
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required

 

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

 

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP’S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Palletjack Certification for certain production workers