Packaging Technician
Ajinomoto North America, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside a team to demonstrate proper methods according to the labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns, and supported other machine operators in completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Conducted basic repairs of vacuum sealers, pallet jacks, and lifts to keep equipment properly cleaned and maintained.
- Shift work involving 12-hour shifts regularly: working roughly 100 hours every 2 weeks.
- Maintaining great communication with co-workers and Supervision to make the day smooth and prevent any injury.
- Operated tape machines, scales, and label printers to package items correctly.
