Forklift Operator

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on a

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of S

401(k) Retirement Savings plan with 4.

Wellness reimbursement towards gym

Referral bonuses totaling $750

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Day Shift Forklift Operator to join the team at Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles. Responsibilities include warehouse organization, loading/unloading, order picking, and supporting production with ingredient delivery and finished product storage.

The role runs Monday through Thursday, 5:00am–3:30pm with a starting pay of $21.50 per hour. Company benefits begin on day one, including health, retirement, and time-off options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience.
• 1+ year of STANDING forklift experience.
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements.
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.
• Manage day to day inventory levels.
• Maintain Forklift certification.
• Periodic inventories.
• Stacks and arranges product on pallets.
• Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift.
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily.
• Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory.
• Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out).
• Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead.
• Operates electric forklifts.
• Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –10 degrees.
• General support of production
• Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Extreme temperatures

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location: Portland, OR – ATFN Plant

Job ID: 2026-9369 | Type: Regular Full-Time | Openings: 1

Overview

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for a Day Shift Forklift Operator to join our team at Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles. The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, picking orders, issuing work orders using a scanner, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

Starting pay: $21.50/hour

Benefits

• 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 that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork
• Manage day to day inventory levels
• Maintain Forklift certification
• Periodic inventories
• Stacks and arranges product on pallets
• Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
• Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
• Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
• Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead
• Operates electric forklifts
• Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –10 degrees
• General support of production
• Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience
• 1+ year of STANDING forklift experience
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification
• #INDPOR

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.