What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.?
About Us
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.
Overview
To operate and control process equipment and systems in the production of pharmaceutical grade amino acids.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. Technical School training or additional Bio-works is preferred. Chemical processing experience is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Ability to read and accurately interrupt instructions from operational manuals. Effective verbal and written communications skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to drive results. Ability to work with a team and individually. Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to operate and effectively use equipment such as forklift.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to stand for a minimum of 3 hours per day; sit, walk, bend over, and reach above head for a minimum of an hour a day; lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds occasionally and repetitive use of hands/arms for writing and computer work.
Responsibilities
Obtain and maintain an understanding of what each part of the purification process is and does while learning the flow of the purification process and how specific responsibilities impact downstream operations · Learn and apply theory behind purification process · Efficiently and timely carry out assigned tasks in support of productivity for the team, department, and process · Assist team members when workload permits or when all assignments have been completed · Actively participate in daily housekeeping tasks by keeping work areas clean and organized, and completing assigned monthly housekeeping tasks · Retain information provided by trainer and apply learned knowledge to assigned tasks · Read, understand, and follow SOP’s and direct instruction from trainer, foreman, and associate manager · Practice open communication with team regarding any production issues or challenges beyond you trained skill level · Learn and execute required documentation according to cGMP and company polices · Other duties as assigned
Salary Range
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Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.
