Material Handler/Parts Warehouse Technician

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• 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

This role combines material handling operations with comprehensive parts warehouse management. The position is responsible for coordinating incoming/outgoing loads, managing material master data, and sourcing parts while ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and accounting standards. Additionally, this role supports maintenance activities through parts identification, preventative maintenance assistance, and equipment staging.

Education, Certifications and Experience
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree in Business or Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of material moving/forklift operation and 3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: Forklift certification required ; training in rigging for complex lifts is essential.
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP, eMaint, and Microsoft Office is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to multi-task and communicate professionally with team members.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and hazardous material handling.
• Thorough knowledge of industry, equipment, and parts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts and other powered equipment and tools
• Ability to use respirators with knowledge of chemicals
• Use of required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment

Working Conditions
• Fast paced bioprocess/chemical manufacturing maintenance environment working both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, JHAs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

Physical Requirements and Frequency:
Demand Frequency
Standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs and reaching for 6+ hours a day - Frequent
Lifting of up to 50 lbs. - Occasional
Repetitive use of hands/arms and excellent hand/eye coordination - Constant

• Safety, Quality, and Compliance
• • Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies, including SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards.
• • Identify and report hazards immediately to ensure swift correction.
• • Utilize required PPE, including respirators, and maintain knowledge of chemical hazards.
• • Complete assigned SEQ-related PM work orders.
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• • Monitor goods issue service windows and handle daily receipts, including scanning documents into SAP (MIGO).
• • Maintain accurate parts locations, perform bin-to-bin transfers, and manage warehouse stock placement.
• • Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing equipment repairs with Logistics.
• • Identify materials for obsoletion and assist with physical inventory audits and fiscal requirements.
• • Manage tools, issue portable gas monitors, and maintain the tool area.
• Material Handling & Equipment Operation
• • Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, to load/unload and move equipment.
• • Ensure documentation for deliveries (BOLs and COAs) is accurate and meets quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
• • Collaborate across departments and with contractors to accomplish goals.
• • Suggest and implement operational improvements, cost-reduction ideas, and best practices.
• • Conduct routine 5S sustainability audits and area inspections to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace, ensuring tools and materials are stored in their designated functional locations.

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.