Eat Well, Live Well.   At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies.  

Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU.   Over the subsequent 20+ years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions. 

Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way.   We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions.   We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop.

Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities.

The Material Handler works daily to move, organize, set up both finished goods or materials required for production or fulfillment operations while adhering to all safety, quality, material handling and company policies. Work is varied and is done under supervision of site management and logistics management.  Duties require training and initiative to acquire more complex skills and ability to work independently. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Forklift driving certification is required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/warehousing environment; food and beverage manufacturing/warehousing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow work instructions, as well as Safety, Quality, and Company policies
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to operate basic warehouse machinery, forklift, wave, palletizer, pallet jack
• Ability to accurately identify ingredients and needed weight from kit sheets
• Ability to use a computer and warehouse management system for data entry of production and inventory movements.
• Ability to visually and physically sort, count, pack, and palletize, raw materials and finished goods
• Ability to work around and with hand-held, manual, and moving equipment i.e., conveyors, case packing, pallet jacks, and other machinery.
• Ability to use a tape gun, date coder, box cutter, and other small tools.
• Ability to recognize number sequences, lot numbers, date codes, and other data visually and accurately
• Ability to visually detect, identify, and effectively communicate product deviations to lead or manager
• Ability to stand on concrete floors and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in accordance with Quality and Safety policies
• Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as work in a diverse, fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to be flexible and take on assignments as required.
• Ability to interact well with other staff members and in alignment with the company’s overall goals
• Ability to have a positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and be reliable and punctual

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to adhere to all GMP, Food Safety, workplace safety and security policies including wearing required personal protective equipment, as well hair net, beard net, etc. as required. The position is required to spend time in cold environments (i.- 15 degrees F) for approximately 5% of the time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and fingers, walk, stand on concrete floors, operate a variety of forklifts and other equipment to move, store materials, and the ability to regularly lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.  

• Follow company standard operating warehousing procedures, including Safety, quality, material handling, and inventory controls.
• Use Warehouse Management System procedures to ensure inventory transactions are timely and accurate.
• Fill completely and accurately all the necessary forms used to account for inventory.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts following specific inventory guidelines and instructions.
• Ensures all inventory movements and transactions are recorded in inventory systems.
• Receive incoming materials and process product information into the Warehouse Management System and QuickBooks.
• Accurately pick materials and ingredients needed for kitting.
• Receive finished goods into warehouses. Verify that completed finished goods pallets have the correct case count, lot code, best-by date, and label upon transfer to the warehouse.
• Prepare and stage daily materials required for production (i.e. labels, boxes, film, and paper).
• Prepare and stage inventory transfers to/from other warehouses.
• Return unused raw ingredients and materials to the proper warehouse location.
• Identify expired ingredients and follow established scrapping procedures.
• Maintain an organized raw ingredient, film, and packaging warehouse.
• Adhere to the 5S program.
• Complete daily housekeeping and sanitation duties.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve procedures and processes.
• Ability to maintain company confidential data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled, committed to a diverse workforce.  If you need assistance with completion of an application for employment, please contact Human Resources Department at 978-862-1980.