Machine Operator

Position Summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. 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, perform periodic checks on output, visually inspect production runs and document results, determine and report malfunctions, and maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.

Schedules are typically Monday – Friday, starting at 3:10pm with 8–10 hour shifts. Starting pay is $20/hour + $0.50 shift differential.

• Base pay: $20.00/hr – $20.00/hr

• 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 with company match up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement toward gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly sales of product to employees

• Effectively and efficiently perform safe operation of various machinery in the areas of set‑up, troubleshooting, and break down during operation.
• Set up, start‑up and break down in a timely manner during the beginning and end of all production shifts.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot effectively to minimize production downtime.
• Regularly make adjustments to maximize production machine efficiency and communicate improvements to team members and key departments.
• Reduce downtime by actively identifying mechanical issues that may lead to breakdowns and report to Leads and/or Supervisors.
• Operate other equipment necessary in the production process if required.
• Practice and follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times during production.

• 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 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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