Swing Shift Production Associate: Packing & Palletizing

Ajinomotocareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance on DAY ONE

Dental insurance on DAY ONE

Vision insurance on DAY ONE

STD/LTD/Life insurance on DAY ONE

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Quarterly product sales to employees

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is hiring a Swing Shift Production Associate in the Portland area to pack bagged product into boxes and stack cases on pallets in a refrigerated setting. Starting pay is $18.00/hour, with schedules typically Monday–Thursday at 8:45am for 10 hours per shift.

The role emphasizes correct packaging, quality checks, GMP/GSP adherence, and safe operations while joining a diverse, growth-oriented team with strong benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math skills are preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare bags and boxes.
• Ensure proper coding and sealing of bags and boxes before packing into cases or onto pallets.
• Ensure proper stacking and placement of finished cases on pallets.
• Understand different case packs and weight ranges of product.
• Understand Company quality standards for product defects and immediately report excessive defect levels.
• Monitor packing equipment to ensure everything is working correctly.
• Communicate with co-workers at shift change regarding situations that have or may impact production operation.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of GMP and GSP.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Practice 5S and clean as you go.

Skills

Packing

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America is hiring a Swing Shift Production Associate in the Portland area to pack bagged product into boxes and stack cases on pallets in a refrigerated setting. Starting pay is $18.00/hour, with schedules typically Monday–Thursday at 8:45am for 10 hours per shift.

The role emphasizes correct packaging, quality checks, GMP/GSP adherence, and safe operations while joining a diverse, growth-oriented team with strong benefits from day one.