Job Description:

Machine Operator - RL1 Swing

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-6652
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Portland Plant

Overview

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 Machine Operator to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are working at full capacity while producing quality product. Machine operators make sure machines are well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output, visually inspect production run and document results, and determine and report malfunctions to appropriate parties while maintaining cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.

Schedules are typically Monday - Friday. Starting at 2:45pm; 8-10 hour shifts.

Starting pay is $20/hour plus 50 cents 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 $1000 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly sales of product to employees

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently perform the safe operation of various machinery in the areas of set-up, troubleshooting and break down during operation.
• In a timely manner, set up, start-up and break down during the beginning and end of all production shifts.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot effectively in order to minimize Production down time.
• Regularly make adjustments necessary to maximize production machine efficiency. Must be able and willing to communicate all improvements to all team members and key departments.
• Reduce downtime by actively identifying mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown or downtime and reports to Leads and/or Supervisors.
• May be required to operate other equipment necessary in the production process.
• Practice and follow all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times during production.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of recent experience as a Machine Operator
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to solve simple mathematical equations involving percentages
• Ability to work in a cold or warm environment, depending on line and machine
• Comfortable with doing a very physical job with lots of movement and heavy lifting
• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed
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