Production Operator

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Production Operator responsible for operating biochemical and chemical processing equipment to produce purified amino acids. Collaborating with team members and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with trainer to learn centrifuge operation, filtration equipment, ML handling, evaporator operations, UF equipment, resin column and PFFE operations
Current on all training (cGMP, SOP, departmental), testing and documentation
Collaborate with team members to keep Separation areas clean, neat, and organized
Produce purified amino acids by setting-up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment
Accurately maintain proper documentation of process information
Maintain cGMP work environment and perform housekeeping duties as assigned
Report any quality deviations, non-conformances, or production issues to supervisor
Monitor batch production records (BPRs) and documentation entries throughout process to ensure accuracy and timely processing
Identify issues with process and perform basic troubleshooting on seed fermenters and associated equipment to resolve issues
Review completed production documentation (batch records, logbooks, etc.) for quality and cGMP compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required with up to 2 years' experience in fermentation and chemical processing.
Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to read and accurately interpret instructions from operational manuals
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to drive results
Ability to work with a team or as an individual contributor
Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to operate and effectively use equipment such as forklift
Ability and desire to learn process, retain information, and execute learned task
Ability to exercise good judgement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

centrifuge operationfiltration equipmentML handlingevaporator operationsUF equipmentresin column operationsPFFE operationsbatch production recordstroubleshootingmathematical calculations

Soft Skills

effective communicationinterpersonal skillsteamworkindividual contributorjudgmentdesire to drive resultsability to learnattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

high school diplomaGED