Vegetable Blend Mixer

Ajasianfoods; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision DAY ONE

STD/LTD/Life Insurance DAY ONE

80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time

401(k) match up to 4.5%

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses $750

Quarterly product sales bonus

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods in Portland, OR is hiring a Veggie Blend Mixer to support multiple production lines. You will weigh and mix frozen vegetables and related ingredients, assist with equipment setup, and ensure safe, accurate production according to SOPs.

The role offers a 12:30 PM start, Monday–Friday shifts, and a starting rate of $18 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential. Day-one benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, company-paid STD/LTD/Life, 80 hours vacation and 40 hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Basic math skills required for measuring ingredients.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes across lines and assemble vegetables, beef, onion and other items from freezers or coolers.
• Weigh vegetables and proteins into batches for mixing or cooking and provide to production lines.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following Good Housekeeping Procedures.
• Assist in equipment setup and disassembly at start and end of production day.
• Follow the verification process by checking all ingredients before use.
• Comply with warehouse and logistics SOPs, including handling returns and additional materials.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPJ certification

HACCP Monitor certification

Job description

Position Summary

Ajinomoto Foods is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. 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 Veggie Blend Mixer to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The VBM is responsible for processing frozen vegetables.

Schedules are typically between Monday - Friday. 8 hour shifts, 12:30pm start time.

Starting pay is $18.00/hour + $0.50 shift differential.

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integralpart of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You willalsohave access tosome amazing benefitssuch as:

• 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
• Quarterly sales of product to employees

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for the manufacturing processes of different lines. Obtain vegetables, beef, and/or onion and other items from freezers or cooler. Weigh vegetables and various proteins into batches to be mixed or cooked and provided to the lines. Keep various work areas clean and organized as per company Good Housekeeping Procedures.
• Assist in equipment set up during Start-Up and disassembling of equipment at the end of the production day. Production equipment may consist of Veggie Mixer, Watanabe, and Urshel Slicer. May operate other equipment necessary in support of production needs and demands.
• May be assigned to various production rooms which may require activities related to the job function of supporting that specific line. May also be assigned as a general laborer supporting a specific production line.
• Must follow the Verification Process by verifying all ingredients pulled before using.
• Must be competent and understand all necessary paper work and production flowcharts critical to the manufacturing, mixing and weighing of various items.
• Must understand and follow all warehouse and logistical Standard Operating Procedures specifically in the areas of “Additional Materials” and “Returns”.
• Maintain good control of ingredients and balance by utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Must be able to read, analyze and comprehend the production schedule and various production documentation critical to the daily operation of each production line.
• May be required to become EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) certified and/or HACCP Monitor certified.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic knowledge of simple math skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English preferred, but not required.