1ST SHIFT PALLETIZER/FORKLIFT POSITION

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. 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 Day Shift Forklift Operator to join our team at our Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles . The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, picking orders, issuing work orders using a scanner, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE

• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 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

Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements

Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals

Manage day to day inventory levels

Maintain Forklift certification

Periodic inventories

Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift

Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily

Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory

Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)

Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; Operates electric forklifts

1+ year of warehouse experience

• 1+ year of STANDING forklift experience
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification
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