Material Handler - 3rd Shift

at Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. in Toluca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About 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.

The position will start at $23.60 plus a $1/hr shift differential.

• 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 en
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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