Tech I, Logistics & Packaging

SCHEDULE

• Dayshift only (10-hour shifts) 7:30-6:00 p.m. with 30 minute unpaid lunch. Rotating weekends.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• · 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.)
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced bio-processing manufacturing warehouse environment working both indoors and outdoors. May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety, environmental and quality procedures (SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards) in all functional areas must be strictly complied with.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 respirators according to respiratory protection program
• Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance 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
• Packaging, Warehouse, & Record-Keeping Duties 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 protocols Assists with unloading and delivery of raw materials to Production Plants – 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
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 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
• 22.00
• Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

• · 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.)
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced bio-processing manufacturing warehouse environment working both indoors and outdoors. May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety, environmental and quality procedures (SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards) in all functional areas must be strictly complied with.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 respirators according to respiratory protection program
• Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance 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
• Packaging, Warehouse, & Record-Keeping Duties 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 protocols Assists with unloading and delivery of raw materials to Production Plants – 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
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 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
• 22.00
• Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.