MO III - Packaging Machine Operator - Line 4 at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. – Joplin, Missouri

MO III - Packaging Machine Operator - Line 4

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2026-8884
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Direct Laborer / Operator
Joplin Plant

Overview

Operate all production machinery/equipment for daily production. Machine/equipment includes forklifts, palletizers, bagger and case/box erectors.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, GMP's, code of safe practices, and SOP's
• Check product specification to ensure correct packaging materials and raw materials are being used and coding is correct
• Continually check products to ensure that they are within specifications and of high quality
• Perform machine change-overs as required
• Replenish packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels
• Make adjustments to machine as necessary and observe to detect any malfunctions
• Clear away any damaged product containers
• Keep work area clean following HACCP program
• Perform cleaning and sanitation on machines as required between products
• Perform trouble shooting, minor repairs and communicate with mechanics regarding any mechanical problems
• Have constant awareness of production flow; upstream and downstream
• Take packaging supplies from warehouse to production by using electric palletjacks.
• Install 45# to 100# rolls of film or boxes onto packaging machine. These rolls or bundles have to be carried 10 to 12 feet and lifted to heights of 24 to 36 inches. This is done 3-4 times a shift.
• Operator has to climb stairs to top of platform to adjust equipment.
• Stack 24# to 30# cases of product onto skids to heights up to 6 feet.
• Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots or overshoes, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Certification, License or Membership:

• Prefer High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Forklift/Palletjack Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food manufacturing environment or equivalent type of manufacturing
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts & horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjacks, forklifts)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)