Raw Materials Specialist

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.

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

This position is responsible for all bulk raw material handling operations, including coordination of incoming and outgoing loads once on-site, ensuring compliance with our quality and safety standards, and associated recordkeeping for accounting purposes. Additionally, this position will have the ability to assist production members for non-routine tasks, such as preventative maintenance of equipment, and shutdown/start-up activities. This position will report to Production.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification is required but may be obtained after hire
• Rail mover certification is required but may be obtained after hire
• 4+ years’ experience in food or feed industry manufacturing is required

• 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 including the ability to use a respirator with a knowledge of chemicals
• Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
• Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, telehandler, etc.)

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.

• Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day
• Frequent bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
• Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment, tools and all‑terrain vehicles
• Ability to maintain forklift certification
• Ability to wear respirator 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
• Complete/assist with quality, food safety, and sanitation audits as required
• Clean, organize and maintain raw material storage, material unloading areas, pump houses, and raw material office.
• Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
• Oversee raw material containment areas and…