Entry-Level Food Packager — Fast-Paced GMP Role

Ajinomotocareers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level associate to inspect pre-cooked or post-cooked products, monitor packaging lines, and stack finished product cases on pallets. You will work in a cold plant environment with required PPE and safety rules.

Responsibilities include packing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and ensuring correct labeling. Training provided; no prior experience required. Competitive entry-level opportunity in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Good communication skills.

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 non-compliant products.
• Perform line sanitations/housekeeping and monitor packing equipment.
• Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied and cases stacked on pallets.
• Understand different case pack sizes and adjust tape machine configurations accordingly.
• Maintain speed and flexibility to adapt to line speeds and case standards.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Reliable

Good communication

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level associate to inspect pre-cooked or post-cooked products, monitor packaging lines, and stack finished product cases on pallets. You will work in a cold plant environment with required PPE and safety rules.

Responsibilities include packing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and ensuring correct labeling. Training provided; no prior experience required. Competitive entry-level opportunity in a food manufacturing setting.