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Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Tech I, Logistics & Packaging

Eddyville, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is advancing food and health with innovative technologies and solutions. They are seeking a Tech I in Logistics & Packaging to operate packaging equipment and assist with various warehouse tasks, ensuring quality and safety compliance.

ChemicalFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates packaging equipment working on various packaging lines in multiple warehouses

Assists with loading product in dry vans as needed/requested

Performs daily checks/inspections & preventative maintenance of equipment

Assists with end of month inventory activities

Ensures all required production and packaging documentation is accurate and complete

Knowledge of all LOTO locations of packaging process, to assist maintenance when PM or repairs are needed in the process

Troubleshoots minor malfunctions with equipment following all safety protocol

Assists with unloading and delivery of raw materials to Production Plants - North Plant, South Plant, and AjiPro as needed/requested

Complete daily quality checks on equipment, metal detection, scale verification, date code applications, scanner operations, composite sample checks; completing daily documentation accurately and legibly

Operation of a forklift without causing damage to final product, equipment, or property

Responsible for daily re-pack and re-process, delivery of end of day paperwork to WH office

Sweep WH floor and operate Tennant T12 floor scrubber if needed

Take recyclables (scrap pallets, cardboard, plastics, etc.) outside to correct recycle location or container. Clean up along the packaging line making sure dust levels are minimized

Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed

Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas

Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies

Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized

Identify process equipment issues/leaks and submit work orders in Emaint

Qualification

Forklift certificationFood industry experienceMechanical aptitudeComputer knowledgeMulti-tasking abilityTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn

Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)

Ability to multi-task

Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment

Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment

Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)

Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day

Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, climbing ladders, balancing, pushing or pulling

Occasional lifting of 75 lbs. or less, Frequent lifting of 50 lbs. or less

Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools

Ability to wear a respirator according to the Company respiratory program

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures

Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards

Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible

Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives