General Utility - Kitchen /2nd shift - San Diego California

Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: San Diego, California
Posted On: 05/19/2024

Position Summary This entry-level position involves the inspection of pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting thecooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets.Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employee Physical Responsibilities:--- Manually assemble and/or pack product meeting line standards.--- Lift and move cases weighing up to 50 pounds.--- Check packaging material for damage and notify Lead of any non-compliant products.--- Perform line sanitations/housekeeping practices and monitor packing equipment for potential issues tobe referred to a Lead.--- Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied, stack cases on pallets, and ensure propersealing of bags and boxes.--- Understand different case pack sizes and weight ranges, adjusting tape machine configurationsaccordingly.--- Maintain speed and flexibility to adapt to different line speeds and case standards.--- Performs all other work as assigned.Employee Communication Responsibilities:--- Demonstrate consistent respectful communication with all team members.--- Communicate any production issues to team members, demonstrating understanding of GoodManufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).--- Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate effectively with team members.--- Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards specified by QC, disposing of non compliant products and communicating with leadership as needed.Employee Safety Responsibilities:--- Adhere to company standards and safety regulations.--- Report all injuries, unsafe conditions and acts--- Use proper lifting techniques--- Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)--- Use personal assistance (team lift for product above 50lb.)--- Use handrails--- Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. May be required to wear bump caps, safety glasses, hairnet,smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with FoodSafety: GMP'S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.Position Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS--- Prefer High School Diploma/GED--- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment--- Reliable and self-driven--- Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred--- Good communication skillsWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.--- The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talkor hear.--- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds, normally at waist level and sometimes at shoulder level.--- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.--- Continuously required to stand.--- Occasional walking, reaching and working above shoulders, body bending, stooping, climbing stairs, bodytwisting/rotating, and driving a palletjack.--- Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with poweredequipment.--- Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.AAP/EEO STATEMENTAjinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on thebasis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, nationalorigin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basisof qualifications, merit, and business need.Pay rate: $16.85/hr + shifft differential More...

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