13GU1 - Gen Utility I (2:00PM - 10:30PM - 2nd Shift)

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Joplin, MO, seeks a Gen Utility I for the 2:00 PM–10:30 PM second shift to monitor production processes.

Responsibilities include spreading, inspecting and packing product on a moving conveyor, while adhering to GMPs, safety rules, and quality requirements. OT is often available and duties extend to clean-up and report of any issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and self-driven.
• Pallet jack certification for some production workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a continually moving conveyor to spread and inspect goods.
• Remove scrap product into inedible barrel.
• Pack products weighing 9 to 35 pounds on a running conveyor.
• Close and tape boxes, stack on skids 4–6 ft high.
• Move pallets to freezer using pallet jacks.
• Report issues to lead/manager/supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
• OT may be available.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Self-driven

Palletjack Certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Palletjack Certification

Job description

13GU1 - Gen Utility I (2:00PM - 10:30PM - 2nd Shift)

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2026-10435

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Joplin Plant

Overview

Monitor the production process by spreading, inspecting and packing product.

Responsibilities

• Must use both hands
• Will be standing by a continually moving conveyor to spread and inspect goods
• Remove scrap product from both sides of convey or belt and put into inedible barrel
• Product is packed off on a running conveyor into boxes weighing 9 to 35 pounds depending on product
• Boxes are then pushed down a running conveyor from scale, closed and pushed through tape machine and stacked on skids to a height of between 4-6 ft
• Product is then transferred to freezer by use of palletjacks
• Report any issues with product to lead/manager/supervisor
• Work as a team under supervisor of lead
• OT is often available
• When line is down sweep/clean production area
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

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

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP’S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School Diploma/GED
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Palletjack Certification for certain production workers

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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