Production General Utility - 1st Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Carthage, MO

About The Position

This entry-level position involves inspecting pre-cooked or post-cooked food products entering or exiting the cooker, monitoring frozen products in the pack-off area, and stacking finished product cases onto specified pallets. The employee manually assembles and packs products to line standards, checks packaging and product quality, applies correct pallet labels, seals bags and boxes, and adjusts tape-machine configurations for different case pack sizes and weight ranges. The role requires adapting to varying production line speeds, following sanitation and housekeeping practices, and working safely in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. High school or GED is listed as preferred. Food manufacturing plant experience is preferred.

Requirements

Reliable and self-driven.
Good communication skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Use personal protective equipment and follow safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manually assemble and/or pack products to meet line standards.
Inspect products entering or exiting the cooker and monitor frozen products in the pack-off area.
Check packaging materials for damage and notify a Lead of non-compliant products.
Perform line sanitation and housekeeping practices and refer potential packing-equipment issues to a Lead.
Apply correct pallet labels and stickers, stack cases on pallets, and ensure bags and boxes are properly sealed.
Understand different case pack sizes and weight ranges and adjust tape-machine configurations accordingly.
Adapt to different line speeds and case standards.
Communicate respectfully with team members and report production issues while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
Participate in break rotations, write legibly, and collaborate with team members.
Inspect products against quality standards specified by QC, dispose of non-compliant products, and communicate with leadership as needed.
Follow company standards and safety regulations; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts.
Use proper lifting techniques, mechanical assistance, team lifts when needed, handrails, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform other work as assigned.