Machine Operator I - BBO

Ajinomoto Foods North America • Joplin, MO

90d

About The Position

The position involves making batter for various products and filling breading machines with the correct ingredients. The role requires following specific product specifications to ensure the correct materials are used for each product. The individual will operate equipment such as the Pro-mixer/Wilevco to mix ingredients and maintain the flow of batter and breading in production.

Requirements

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Reliable and self-driven with minimal supervision.
• Palletjack Certification.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Physical ability to stand continuously, perform hand twisting, and use fine motor skills.
• Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch/squat, crawl, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 6ft.
• Ability to work in loud industrial environments and varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

Responsibilities

• Use Product Vision specs to read for the product for that day on how to find the correct materials for each product.
• Open bags of dry batter mix weighing up to 50 pounds and mix all ingredients to specifications per Product Vision in the Pro-mixer/Wilevco.
• Set the viscosity using Pro-mixer/Wilevco.
• Add dry breading to breader machines per Product Vision specs.
• Keep batter applicators and breading machines filled at all times.
• Troubleshoot for breading coverage and mechanical issues.
• Assist line lead in setting belt speeds and feed screw speeds, hook up sprayers for barrier spray.
• Measure ingredients and complete all paperwork.
• Scan all materials from and to work orders.
• Train backup personnel.
• Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Report any quality problems to the Lead/Manager/Supervisor.
• Report any machinery problems to the Maintenance Team/Lead.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED