Food Packaging Operator - Entry Level

Ajasianfoods; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an entry-level packer to inspect pre-cooked and post-cooked products, monitor the pack-off area, and stack finished cases onto pallets. You will lift up to 50 pounds and operate packing equipment while ensuring labels and seals are correct.

Adherence to GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and quality requirements is required. This role involves working in a cold plant and ensuring safe, efficient production with team communication.

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 for issues.
• Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied and cases are stacked and sealed.
• Understand case pack sizes and adjust tape machine configurations accordingly.
• Maintain speed and adapt to different line speeds and case standards.
• Communicate production issues following GMP and GSP guidelines.
• Inspect products for quality per QC standards and dispose non-compliant items.

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an entry-level packer to inspect pre-cooked and post-cooked products, monitor the pack-off area, and stack finished cases onto pallets. You will lift up to 50 pounds and operate packing equipment while ensuring labels and seals are correct.

Adherence to GMP, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and quality requirements is required. This role involves working in a cold plant and ensuring safe, efficient production with team communication.