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Ajinomoto Foods

Portland, OR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Position Summary 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 looking for Swing and Day Shift Machine Operators to join our rapidly expanding team in the Portland area. The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are working at full capacity while producing quality product. Machine operators make sure machines are well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output, visually inspect production run and document results, and determine and report malfunctions to appropriate parties while maintaining cleanliness of equipment and assigned area. Schedules are typically Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
Day shift starting either:
5:00am or 5:30am; 8-10 hour shifts.
Swing shift starting either:
2:00pm, 2:55pm. or 3:25pm; 8-10 hour shifts. Starting pay is $20/hour (+ $0.50 shift differential for swing shift) 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 Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities Effectively and efficiently perform the safe operation of various machinery in the areas of set-up, troubleshooting and break down during operation. In a timely manner, set up, start-up and break down during the beginning and end of all production shifts. Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot effectively in order to minimize Production down time. Regularly make adjustments necessary to maximize production machine efficiency. Must be able and willing to communicate all improvements to all team members and key departments. Reduce downtime by actively identifying mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown or downtime and reports to Leads and/or Supervisors. May be required to operate other equipment necessary in the production process. Practice and follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times during production. Position Qualifications 6+ months of recent experience as a Machine Operator Ability to read, write, and understand English Ability to solve simple mathematical equations involving percentages Ability to work in a cold or warm environment, depending on line and machine Comfortable with doing a very physical job with lots of movement and heavy lifting High levels of attention to detail Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed #
INDPOR Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
Up to $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Portland, OR 97203 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Portland, OR 97203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person