Palletizer

Position Summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America 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. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. 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 Swing Shift Production Associate to join our team in the Portland area. The Swing Shift Production Associate is responsible for packing bagged product into boxes and/or stacking cases onto pallets in a refrigerated environment. Essential Functions include but are not limited to inspecting, monitoring, and communicating problems with equipment or product to the Lead.

Schedules are typically Monday - Friday, occassional Saturdays. Starting at 3:15pm, 8-10 hour shifts

Starting pay is $18.00/hr + $0.50 shift differential

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

• 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

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare bags and boxes.
• Ensure proper coding and sealing of bags and boxes before packing into cases or onto pallets.
• Ensure proper stacking and placement of finished cases on pallets.
• Understand different case packs and weight ranges of product.
• Understand Company quality standards for product defects and immediately report excessive defect levels.
• Monitor packing equipment to ensure everything is working correctly.
• Communicate with co-workers at shift change regarding situations that have or may impact production operation.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Perform work within Company quality standards and governmental regulatory standards.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Practice 5s and clean as you go.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds. For palletizer positions, the employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.