Operator II - Bakery - Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc.
Ayer, MA 01432
About the Job
Eat Well, Live Well. At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies.
Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU. Over the subsequent 20+ years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions.
Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way. We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions. We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop.
Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities.
Overview:The Production Operator II - Bakery works daily to support production and packaging of medical foods. Assignments are frequently repetitive but additionally utilize basic hand-held and manual equipment. Demonstrated initiative is required to attain skill level commensurate with required equipment and assignments. Work is performed under close supervision.
Qualifications:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to follow work instructions, as well as Safety, Quality, and Company policies
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to visually and physically sort, count, pack, and palletize, raw materials and finished goods
- Ability to work with hand-held, manual, and moving equipment i.e., conveyors, case packing, pallet jacks and other machinery
- Ability to use a tape gun, date coder, box cutter and other small tools
- Ability to recognize number sequences, lot numbers, date codes, and other data visually and accurately
- Ability to visually detect, identify, and effectively communicate product deviations to lead or manager
- Ability to stand on concrete floors and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in accordance with Quality and Safety policies
- Ability to work independently with instruction and work in a diverse, fast paced, cross functional team environment
- Ability to be flexible and take on assignments as required
- Ability to interact well with other staff members and in alignment with company’s overall goals
- Ability to have a positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic and be reliable and punctual
- Ability to maintain company confidential data
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to adhere to all GMP, Food Safety, workplace safety and security policies including wearing required personal protective equipment, as well hair net, beard net, etc. as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and fingers, walk, stand on concrete floors, regularly lift to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and accurately operates manual equipment; i.e, pallet jack, case packers
- Label, count, sort, pack, and palletize raw materials and finished goods
- Accurately complete daily production data collection forms
- Maintain clean and organized work area at all times
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset to improved procedures and processes.
- Other duties as assigned
Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled, committed to a diverse workforce. If you need assistance with completion of an application for employment, please contact Human Resources Department at 978-862-1938.