About Us:
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.
Overview:
This position is responsible for monitoring & controlling the fermentation/purification process through field work, communication, and lab testing, all while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
This is a 12-hr. rotating shift position days and nights.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food or feed industry manufacturing setting is preferred
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
- Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
- Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced bio-processing manufacturing environment working both in a plant setting. 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 4+ hours a day
- Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
- Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, occasional need to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to wear a respirator as outlined in the respiratory protection program
- Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools
Responsibilities: