Food Packaging Palletizer - Fast-Paced Entry Level

Ajinomotocareers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking an entry-level inspector/ packer to support the production line in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves inspecting products, assembling and packing cases, and stacking finished goods according to pallet specifications.

Responsibilities include ensuring packaging integrity, observing GMP and safety practices, and communicating production issues to leadership while maintaining line performance and cleanliness in a cold production area.

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 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 any non-compliant products.
• Perform line sanitations/housekeeping and monitor packing equipment for issues to be referred to a Lead.
• Ensure correct pallet label and sticker information is applied, stack cases on pallets, and ensure proper sealing of bags and boxes.
• Understand different case pack sizes and weight ranges, adjusting tape machine configurations accordingly.
• Maintain speed and flexibility to adapt to different line speeds and case standards.
• Performs all other work as assigned.
• Demonstrate respectful communication with team members, report production issues per GMP/GSP.
• Inspect products to ensure QC standards; dispose non-compliant products and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Reliable and self-driven

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is seeking an entry-level inspector/ packer to support the production line in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves inspecting products, assembling and packing cases, and stacking finished goods according to pallet specifications.

Responsibilities include ensuring packaging integrity, observing GMP and safety practices, and communicating production issues to leadership while maintaining line performance and cleanliness in a cold production area.