Technician I, Warehouse/Packaging

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Technician I operating and maintaining packaging machines, ensuring safe product shipment. Collaborating with teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to achieve quality and efficiency.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeEddyville • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates and maintains packaging machines and related equipment
Palletizes, stores, inventories, and loads product for shipment in a manner to guarantee quality and safe product to the customer
Unloads incoming materials
Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning of process equipment, and housekeeping
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
No experience required; work experience in warehousing/packaging, food grade processing, or agricultural processing preferred
Forklift certification is required but may be obtained after hire
Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment

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

packaging machines operationpreventive maintenancemechanical troubleshootinginventory managementpalletizingloading productscleaning process equipment

Soft Skills

self-motivatedwillingness to learnmulti-taskingwritten communicationverbal communicationteamworkcollaborationdecision making

Certifications

Forklift certification