Position SummaryAbout Ajinomoto: Welcome to Ajinomoto Foods North America in Toluca, Illinois-a place where we're not just leading the way in food manufacturing but also proudly embracing our role within this close-knit community. As our team rapidly expands, we're dedicated to offering quality jobs that reflect our passion for community, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to making a meaningful impact both within our plant and in the surrounding areas. Ajinomoto Foods North America is a global leader in frozen foods, renowned for delivering nutritious and delicious meals to households everywhere. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, we're on a mission to contribute to healthier lifestyles through our innovative and balanced Umami foods. Our commitment to excellence is evident not just in the quality of our products but in our dedication to our employees and our community. Here in Toluca, our investment in expanding our facility and adding a new production line reflects our belief in growth and innovation. If you're passionate about building a fulfilling career, being part of a great team, and helping to transform the way the world eats, we invite you to join us. Together, we can make a real difference-one meal at a time. Job Description: The Material Handler is responsible for operating an electric forklift to load, unload, and move raw materials and finished products within the manufacturing plant. Essential functions include loading and unloading trucks, pulling orders from inventory, delivering raw materials to production lines, staging product, and maintaining accurate inventory levels. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive all incoming goods. Double check quantity and accuracy of all ordered/received goods
- Count, check weight, check for damaged goods before accepting and fill out all necessary information on the check in sheet for each order
- Prepare outgoing orders and confirm that they are all properly stacked, wrapped and palletized
- Supply production lines with raw materials as needed while ensuring products are free of foreign materials
- Perform daily tasks to include checking cooler and freezer temperatures, cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and dock, and sweeping assigned area daily
- Rotate all stock to ensure oldest products are being consumed first
- Keep accurate records for supply and finished goods inventory - Take physical inventory of product a minimum of once (1) per month of assigned area
- Contribute to the team effort by assisting other material handlers when needed
- Coordinate with label room so that they have adequate inventory for next day production
- Coordinate with Quality Control and Research and Development to ensure all their supplies are accurate
- Perform Allergen/Organic Storage Audits of assigned area twice per month.
- Clean and maintain warehouse; sweep assigned area daily.
- Performing daily equipment checks to ensure safe operation of forklift
- Follow all company Safety policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP's).
#INDTOL Position QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Forklift operator certification required
- Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred
- Basic computer/data entry skills and math abilities required
- Must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team; also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision
- Good communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) This job equally operates in a professional office and production environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, talk or hear, reach, bend and move about the work environment, plants, or offices. The employee will regularly be required to exercise fine motor skills in their hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at manufacturing plants. Consistent temperature in the office area. Varied temperatures in the manufacturing area from hot and humid to very cold. AAP/EEO STATEMENT: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.