Kettle Operator

Job Listing ID:

4489743

Job Title:

Kettle Operator Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/10/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Kettle Operator US-OR-Portland Job ID:

2026-9188

Type:

Regular Full-Time # of

Openings:

1 Portland Plant Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America 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. 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 currently looking to add a Kettle Operator to our AFNA Prep team. In this position you can expect to prepare and cook raw foods, oils, and sauces using a standard recipe that ensures consistent quality across all of our products. The Kettle Cook will follow all company policies with regards to Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday with occassional Saturdays. Starting at 4:15am. 8-10 hour shifts. Starting pay is $20.00/hr If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such 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 Responsibilities Proper setup and breakdown of the cooking equipment at the beginning and end of the shift to ensure safe and efficient working order. Ability to consistently follow recipes accurately and without any deviations. Scale ingredients according to recipes with accurate math skills. Add ingredients/product into the machine, regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. Complete production paperwork and food safety HACCP checks and documentation in English. Responsible for inspecting and recognizing defective product and notifying leads/supervisors when making appropriate adjustments. Maintain Production and Quality reports i Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

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