Packaging Machine Operator

At YAMASA, it is our passion to craft authentic foods & ingredients of the highest quality. We approach this craft with a reverence for tradition & utmost integrity. Every detail matters – the ingredients, process, people, place & products – in our quest to bring uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship to everything we make since 1645. Made in USA since 1994.

Do you have experience in food processing and have a knack for operating machinery? Our Salem Headquarters is looking for 2 experienced Packaging Machine Operators for flexible shifts. Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day. We have 1 position open on Swing Shift 3:00 PM-11:30 PM and 1 on Graveyard 11:00 PM-7:30 AM.

Responsibilities:

• Perform process area sanitation.
• Prepare process area for operation start up. This includes but not limited to Products, Packaging Material, Equipment Adjustment, Palletizing.
• Operate semi-automated Portion Pack Filling equipment & all other filling equipment to fill product containers.
• Place filled containers for shipping cartons, Palletize & Stage them for transferring to warehouse.
• Monitor filling equipment to ensure proper operation & adjust equipment as necessary for continuous operation.
• Inspect filled containers & cartons to ensure compliance with company set standards, State & Federal regulations.
• Initiate filling equipment adjustment & change over as needed.
• Hold all matters related to the corporation in confidence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to:
• Knowledgeable, able, & willing to be Certified by Oregon State for Acidified Food Handler.
• Complete Filler Operating Instruction Course provided by Yamasa & satisfies all necessary requirements.
• Read & comprehend instructions, informational manuals, able to write & verbally communicate process reports to the supervisor & coworkers in English language.
• Work in a food manufacturing sanitary work area without posing a threat to product sanitation & safety.
• Tolerate exposure to cleaning agents commonly used in the food manufacturing process area.
• Demonstrate adequate manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.
• Work flexible shift time.
• Work without extensive supervision.
• Perform mathematical calculations for addition, subtraction, multiply & divide fractions correctly.
• Perform assigned duties in closed quarters or at heights.
• Push & pull up to 75 pounds using heavy product handling equipment. Able to lift 60 - 80 pounds repetitively on the job.
• Tolerate exposure to odors and products without adverse reaction.
• Work in a standing position up to 12 hours per day.
• Tolerate heat, cold, dust, high humidity, & other indoor environmental conditions as required.
• Move freely as required to perform normally assigned duties.
• Work & communicate effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment.
• Tolerate exposure to fast pace, repetitive tasks.
• Willing to utilize personal protective equipment provided for worker safety, including but not limited to hair net, beard net, ear & hearing protection equipment, safety glasses, & rubber gloves.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years’ related experience required.

***Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. ***