$56,000 – $56,000MidFull Time
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.
We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.
Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.
We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:
• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
This position will perform general maintenance of equipment in a fermentation manufacturing environment.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
· High School diploma or GED required
· 5+ years of trade experience in a similar industry is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skills
· Ability to interpret technical drawings
· Strong mechanical aptitude and background
· Design/drawing/manual experience for troubleshooting
· Multi-trade skills like welding, pipefitting, pump repairs, compressor work, boilers, etc.
· Must be self-motivated, strive for success, work in and with the maintenance/production teams, stay on task with limited supervision
· Ability to remain flexible in work scheduling knowing that occasionally break times and/or start and stop times may need adjusted in order to finish up a project safely and completely
WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced bio-chemical/chemical/dry blending manufacturing environment working both in office & plant settings. May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring 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, JHAs, and support of the ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 4+ hours a day
· Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
· Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, occasional need to lift up to 75 lbs.
· Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment, vehicles and tools
· Ability to operate forklift, telehandler, and man lifts proficiently
Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance
Maintenance Duties
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
