shift leader

production operator

quality assurance technician

maintenance technician

senior food service worker

Morinaga America Foods

I can say I am in the best workplace I have ever been in my life. Great management system that treat employee fairly, and they help you balance my career life and home situation by letting me adjust my schedule as my needs. There is a great training incentive program and the training I have received so far has helped me learn not only about my daily tasks but also about the whole plant, which makes me feel like I am valued as an employee. The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing everyone at work and sharing work time with them. From the fist day they cared about me by asking me how I am doing, how my life was fitting with the new job..etc.

The company truly cares about their employees and decisions of pay, extra workdays, benefits, work-life balance, or any other aspect that can affect their employees are not taken lightly.  As soon as COVID-19 was getting serious, our health and safety came first and policies and plans were implemented ASAP to achieve this goal. When all the companies around were laying people off, we were hiring. We even got paid days off. 

The benefits are truly fantastic especially health insurance (we only pay 20% of the premium), 401K match up to 4% and we pretty much have every benefit available except for pet insurance. We have many company holiday events and employee recognition programs and they are OUTSTANDING. 


Morinaga America Foods places a strong emphasis on product quality and food safety, and the work itself provides valuable exposure to manufacturing and QA processes. However, my experience was impacted by inconsistent leadership, limited training structure, and unclear communication around expectations. QA staff were often under pressure without adequate support or authority to address concerns effectively. While the products and production environment are well-established, improvements are needed in management consistency, employee support, and transparent HR practices to create a healthier and more sustainable workplace.

Morinaga is a very productive and a constant learning environment. Typical day consist of managing the floor of 60 employees ensuring all procedures are being followed and we are meeting our corporate/production goals. I have learned how to better manage my time wisely in order to multitask to complete job duties. Hardest part of the job is dealing with paperwork and having it completed, but not a difficult task. It's fulfilling having the respect from coworkers as I delegate tasks and due to our hard work we meet our company's expectations.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great benefits. Japanese managers are great and very respectful 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of standardization . The lack of discipline in the maintenance department 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment needs alot of work. Team concept is very poor.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The day for me usually is ok . Normally very busy.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Really good pay and the work is actually fun!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The point system only allows you to get 4 points before termination. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's a very clean and fun environment! All employees and management seems to be pretty easy to get along with and very respectful of each other. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in, work hard,  and go home!

Typical day at work is we just come in and make the candy. 
I learned how to make candy. 
Management was really good and helpful. 
Work place culture is good. 
Hardest part of the job? Prolly just having to find your own pace
Most enjoyable part of the job is the fact you can move at your own pace and always count on your lead to help

Not a hard job, it's fast paced but not so fast you can't keep up. Options to learn several positions. Paid vacation and PTO after 90 days. You get paid for Holidays if you been with the company for at least 9o days. Insurance after 2 weeks. Coworkers are ok. Training could be better.  Scheduled Saturday work is mandatory not optional but you don't work ever Saturday. Some months have no weekend work.

Teaches you a lot about production of product and what the process takes to get high quality product sadly though lack of training and unprofessional.

Your best defense for getting from day to day working here, whether you're a temporary or permanent employee, is to be a mute because anything and everything you say, no matter what it is, WILL get you released quickly!! You have been warned

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Shift leader 1 salary reported	$32.00 per hour
Production operator 5 salaries reported	$17.53 per hour
Quality assurance technician 4 salaries reported	$22.97 per hour
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Senior food service worker 4 salaries reported	$15.38 per hour

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