General Assembler

Nissin Foods; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods USA is looking for General Assemblers to ensure quality, safety and efficient production at our Piedmont, South Carolina facility. You will visually inspect products, monitor codes and packaging, and support smooth handoffs along the line.

You will also train, coach peers, and help assign personnel while maintaining clean, sanitary work areas and complying with safety policies. This entry-level role offers a path to growth within a longstanding noodle company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months related experience and/or training.
• Stand/walk up to 10 hours per shift on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting up to 35 lbs; frequent up to 50 lbs; occasional up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products on the line for quality standards, including noodle weight, soup amount/type, ingredient amount/type, and packaging accuracy.
• Verify product codes and design of packaging materials.
• Report any deviations or nonconformances to the supervisor.
• Remove defective or misaligned products, replacing them with standard ones.
• Maintain proper flow by removing and redistributing overflow products.
• Ensure products are correctly fed into the next stage of production.
• Support continuous operation and minimize downtime by responding quickly to issues.
• Train and cross-train new and current General Assemblers on all line positions and SOPs.
• Monitor ongoing peer performance and provide coaching for quality, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Assist in assigning personnel to appropriate positions based on skills and training.
• Support attendance tracking and waste reporting as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Coaching

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Assemblers are responsible for ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency of the production process. This position performs visual inspection of products, maintains sanitary working conditions, and assists in product flow.

Responsibilities

Product Quality

• Inspect products on the line for quality standards, including noodle weight, soup amount/type, ingredient amount/type, and packaging accuracy.
• Verify product codes and design of packaging materials.
• Report any deviations or nonconformances to the supervisor.

Production Flow

• Remove defective or misaligned products, replacing them with standard ones.
• Maintain proper flow by removing and redistributing overflow products as needed.
• Ensure products are correctly fed into the next stage of production.
• Support continuous operation and minimize downtime by responding quickly to issues.

Safety and Sanitation

• Strictly enforce safety policies and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and ensure all raw materials are handled and stored with designated utensils and containers.
• Keep the workspace free from debris and properly dispose of defective or overflow products.

Training and Leadership

• Upon request of leadership, train and cross‑train new and current General Assemblers on all line positions and standard operating procedures.
• Upon request of leadership, monitor ongoing peer performance and provide coaching for quality, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Assist in assigning personnel to appropriate positions based on skills and training as assigned.
• Support attendance tracking and waste reporting as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Stand/walk up to 10 hours per shift on hard surfaces (rubber mats provided in some areas).
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs; frequent lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance; occasional team lifting up to 75 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• General Assembler or food processing experience.
• Capable of reading and following written and verbal instructions in English.

Pay Range

USD $18.50 - USD $20.89 /Hr.

About Us

OUR FOUNDER, MOMOFUKU ANDO

There is only one company that can rightfully claim the Pinnacle of Noodledom. Only one company whose founder, faced with a Japanese food shortage after WWII, invented instant ramen and sparked a 3‑minute global revolution. Only one whose spirit of innovation continues to provide simple, nourishing delight to billions of people. Only one that has been loved around the world for more than 60 years. There is only one Nissin Foods.

NISSIN IN THE U.S.

On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles phenomenon was born. Shortly after, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has launched a continuous stream of new and innovative products for hungry, noodle‑loving Americans.

WHY NISSIN?

Nissin Foods celebrates diversity and inclusion both in our brands and how we do business. Why? Innovation is best driven by diverse perspectives, which create unique results. Respect, steady professional growth, and quality work make our team stronger. We welcome quality folks to join Team Nissin and fulfill our mission to “make people happy by creating delicious, convenient and value‑oriented Asian‑inspired meal solutions.” If you celebrate innovation and love noodles, you belong here!

Nissin Foods USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.